Album

Unlock The Funk

Locksmith

1980 · Funk / Soul

Rare pressing on Gatefold

Unlock The Funk by Locksmith

Unlock The Funk is a Soul & Funk album by Locksmith, originally released in 1980. On Gatefold: 10 pressings tracked.

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Tracklist

Side A

  1. A1Unlock The Funk4:26
  2. A2Blackjack4:40
  3. A3Groove Town4:27
  4. A4It's You5:25

Side B

  1. B1Cinnamon4:43
  2. B2TMI4:19
  3. B3Don't Hurt Yourself3:56
  4. B4Someone Like You4:14
  5. B5Far Beyond4:14

Sound DNA

  • Soul & Funk
  • Funk
  • bassheavy
  • swaggering
  • groovy

Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.

Produced for Locksmith Productions, Inc.
Recorded at Studio 54, Pasadena
Mastered at Allen Zentz, Los Angeles

Credits

The people behind it.

Performers

  • James SimmonsPIANO, CLAVINET, SYNTHESIZER, VOCALS
  • John BlakeVIOLIN, SYNTHESIZER, VOCALS
  • Leonard 'Doc' Gibbs, Jr.CONGAS, TIMBALES, DRUMS , BONGOS CONGAS, TIMBALES, DRUMS , BONGOS, PERCUSSION , VOCALS PERCUSSION , VOCALS
  • Michael BoddickerPROGRAMMED BY
  • Millard VinsonDRUMS, VOCALS
  • Richard SteackerACOUSTIC GUITAR, ELECTRIC GUITAR, VOCALS
  • Tyrone BrownBASS, VOCALS
  • Stephanie SpruillVOCALS

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