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Indianapolis' legendary Rhythm Machine is one of the rare funk bands that transitioned between eras of funk's history seamlessly, creating awesome funk sides for a host of independent labels between the years of 1968 and 1976. Born out of cult Indy funk band The Highlighters' ashes, the Rhythm Machine was founded in the early '70s by bass player James Boone and guitarist James Brantley. Their self-titled and only LP, originally released in 1976, is a wild, super-groovy ride with tight band energy and a bunch of unexpected twists that keep things interesting from start to finish. At first, you might catch some Earth, Wind & Fire vibes--deep basslines, funky beats, and killer horn sections--but dig a little deeper and you'll find something a little looser, a little cooler. There's a smooth, jazzy undercurrent running through a lot of these tracks that gives the whole thing a fresh, off-the-beaten-path feel.
Tracklist
1 You Got Action, You Got Me
2 Lil's Place
3 Put a Smile On Time
4 Thought My Love Was Fine
5 Brenda and Me
6 Everybody's Chippin
7 You Make Me Feel Right, Think Right, Do Right
8 Can't Do Without You