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01. Rhythm Machine - You Got Action, You Got Me
02. Rhythm Machine - Lil's Place
03. Rhythm Machine - Put A Smile On Time
04. Rhythm Machine - Thought My Love Was Fine
05. Rhythm Machine - Brenda And Me
06. Rhythm Machine - Everybody's Chippin
07. Rhythm Machine - You Make Me Feel Right, Think Right, Do Right
08. Rhythm Machine - Can't Do Without You
ARTIST
TITLE
Rhythm Machine
FORMAT
LP

LABEL
CATALOG #
VAMPI 324LP VAMPI 324LP
GENRE
RELEASE DATE
7/18/2025

The Rhythm Machine is now available again to the musical public, legitimately reissued in its original packaging. Offering up brilliant soul, haunting ballads and high-energy mid-'70s funk, this tasty medley is served best in its entirety. Virtually impossible to find in its original edition, it is now reissued once again thanks to a collaboration with Now Again. Pressed on 180g vinyl. 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. Some songs drift into a dreamy, almost spacey zone -- think cosmic funk with a romantic twist. The production is silky, almost liquid-like, letting the guitars shimmer and the keys float. And when the soprano sax kicks in? Pure magic. It adds just the right bite to take the tracks up a notch. Perfect for late-night grooves, chill sessions, or anyone hunting for that hidden gem funk record with serious soul.