Re: Freak Power Info Wanted

jrp (James.R.Perrett@soc.soton.ac.uk)
Wed, 12 Jun 96 09:22:09 BST


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> > Does anybody know anything about Freak Power? I really like their CD "Drive
> > Thru Booty," which I bought on the basis of a couple cuts I heard on some AJ
> > compilations. Where are they based? Do they have any other CDs out? Do they
> > play live, and if so, do they sound as good as they do in the studio?
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> You've got the only Freak Power album so far. But I would also
> recommend the two albums by Beats International: LET THEM EAT
> BINGO and EXCURSION ON THE VERSION. The main guy behind both
> projects is Norman Cook. The Beats International project is
> less jazzy, more sample-oriented, but every bit as much fun.
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> Freak Power has played live; I remember seeing a concert review
> in one of the UK music mags. But I don't think they tour a lot.

They are about to do a UK tour and they have a new album out. Sorry - I
can't remember the title of the new album - the flyer's at home and
I'm at work. If no-one else supplies the information in the meantime
I'll post it tomorrow.

James.