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Robert Palmer and his 1974 debut, " Sneakin Sally Thru The Alley" . While this was a monster album when released, most of his follow-ups didnt come close to this until he became an 80's staple with his album "Riptide" and the big single "Addicted to Love". "Sneakin..." is just so full of soul that young English artists loved in the late 60s and 70s. The opening track is actually a cover of a Little Feat song. Side one of this (as a vinyl) is a trilogy of songs that song like one funk epic, ending with the title track. "From a Whisper to a Scream" and "Get Outside" are two very much overlooked slow jams. One of the best debut albums of all-time.

Excited to give this one a spin. I'm a massive Phish fan so I'm pretty familiar with the title track. I don't think I've checked out anything else on the album, though. I just did a pre-read and it looks like The Meters are the backing band? Pretty awesome that they joined him for his debut.

I love the segues between songs. Really brings the first few tracks together.

@SeanInConcert curious why this was your first pick for your club

Easy listening funk and R&B. The opening trio obviously have their own thing going, but I thought the rest of the album stuck with 'em pretty well. There's a looseness to the whole thing that doesn't always work on studio records. It certainly helps having The Meters. Highlights for me were the opening trio, Get Outside and Through It All There's You. Blackmail really felt like the only slight miss to me.

Interesting, good way to start,

I think this is a solid record. It's got a smokey, chill vibe that provides some great jams that don't get to heavy which would disrupt the mellow feel of the piece. Lowell George sizzles on slide guitar as always. A great rainy/snowy day pick that would also be a good date night choice as well.

It's wild how these guys got together knowing their origins. Its musical fate I tells ya!!