{"product_id":"the-whole-darn-family-has-arrived","title":"The Whole Darn Family - Has Arrived","description":"\u003cp\u003eFunk collectors have long treasured The Whole Darn Family's Has Arrived, a 1976 album that has become a cult favourite among crate-diggers and beat-makers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIssued on the small Soul International label, the record came and went with little fanfare at the time, the fate of countless independent soul releases in the mid-seventies. Its reputation grew later, as DJs and hip-hop producers hunting for drum breaks discovered just how hard this band could groove, and reissues like this one let a new generation hear what the fuss is about.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeven Minutes of Funk is the main attraction, a long, loose jam built on a rock-solid drum pattern and slinky bass that has been sampled many times over. You Know That You Lied opens the album with gritty vocals and a tough, driving rhythm, while Fly Away Love Bird shows the group's softer, sweet-soul side. New Yorkin' keeps the energy high with a strutting, street-level groove.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe production is raw and live-sounding, with plenty of room for the rhythm section to stretch out and lock in, and the vocals carry the rough-edged charm of a band playing for the love of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor anyone who loves deep funk, rare soul or the roots of hip-hop sampling, this record is a rewarding addition to the shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alliance Entertainment","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57351063666993,"sku":"051617551119","price":31.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0704\/2026\/7313\/files\/The_Whole_Darn_Family-Has_Arrived.jpg?v=1793977060","url":"https:\/\/vinyl.com\/products\/the-whole-darn-family-has-arrived","provider":"Vinyl.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}