I originally had this post as a re-direct to Baby Grandpa's blog - he did some great new rips of the two funky albums by Nytro, produced by Norman Whitfield in 1977 and 1979, and asked me to write a post for it.
Well that post is gone now, and I have no idea what I wrote, but here are the rips :
and
Some details :
Nytro - 'Nytro' (1977)
Tracklist
A1 | Atomic FunkWritten-By – LaMorris Payne, Robert Justice, Jr.* | 5:05 |
A2 | DreamingWritten-By – Benjamin Wilber, La Morris Payne* | 4:02 |
A3 | Foolin' AroundWritten-By – Earnest Reed, Jr.* | 6:10 |
A4 | What It IsWritten-By – Earnest Reed, Jr.* | 9:10 |
B1 | Where's The PartyWritten-By – LaMorris Payne | 4:10 |
B2 | AtomosphereWritten-By – C. Powell*, E. Reed, Jr.* | 4:55 |
B3 | Give Me One More ChanceWritten-By – Nytro | 4:10 |
B4 | Trick BagWritten-By – E. Reed, Jr.* | 4:20 |
Credits
- Bass – Theodore Willingham
- Drums – Daniel Smithson
- Engineer – Leanard Jackson, Steve Maslow, Steve Smith (7)
- Engineer [Mixing] – Norman Whitfield, Steve Smith (7)
- Guitar – Earnest Reed, Jr.*
- Keyboards – Benjamin Wilber
- Lead Vocals – Robert Justice
- Other [Album Coordinators] – Steve Smith (7), William D. Whitfield
- Producer – Norman Whitfield
- Saxophone – Chris Powell
- Trumpet – Kenneth Scott, LaMorris Payne
Notes
Recorded at Sound Factory West Studio
Nytro - 'Return To Nytropolis' (1979)
Tracklist
A1 | Nytro ExpressDrums – James GadsonGuitar – Trey StoneWritten-By – Norman Whitfield | 7:08 |
A2 | Return To NytropolisWritten-By – Norman Whitfield | 5:40 |
A3 | Could This Be The NightWritten-By – Ronald A. Smith | 5:15 |
A4 | High On DiscoGuitar – Trey StoneWritten-By – Norman Whitfield | 5:01 |
B1 | People Of The CountryHarmonica – Mark EngelWritten-By – Earnest Reed, Jr.* | 4:56 |
B2 | Make ItWritten-By – LaMorris Payne | 5:05 |
B3 | I've Paid My DuesWritten-By – Kenneth Scott | 4:08 |
B4 | Orbit Of The SunWritten-By – Earnest Reed, Jr.* | 5:47 |
Companies etc
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Warner Bros. Records Inc.
- Recorded At – Fort Knox Recording Studio
- Mixed At – Fort Knox Recording Studio
Credits
- Arranged By – Nytro
- Art Direction, Design – Eleven Twenty-Four Design*
- Artwork By [Art Direction, Design] – A.S.
- Bass – Theodore Willingham
- Drums – John Jackson (12)
- Electronic Drums [Syndrum] – Terry Santiel*
- Engineer, Mastered By – Leanard Jackson, Steve Smith (7)
- Guitar – Earnest Reed, Jr.*
- Illustration [Cover Illustration] – Dave McMacken*
- Keyboards – Ronald A. Smith
- Lead Vocals – Robert Justice
- Photography By – Bobby Holland
- Producer, Arranged By, Mastered By – Norman Whitfield
- Saxophone – Chris Powell
- Trumpet – Kenneth Scott, LaMorris Payne
Notes
Recorded and mixed at Fort Knox Recording Studio, Los Angeles
Naturally, these have been added to the Whitfield discography here.
Wow, these discographies are indispensable. Thanks!!
ReplyDeleteNice to read your post on BG's site. Norma Whitfield certainly made some brilliant records. RIP Norman.
ReplyDeleteRegards DC
Hey Simon! Gave thanks over at BG but wanted to leave one here too so that Goofy's comment wasn't so lonely. Cheers for the Nytro horns info!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comments guys ;)
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with you Simon!
ReplyDeleteNow this is what it's all about when bloggers work together!
Thanks again,
Peace,
BG
hey dude. Just stumbled across your blog. i couldnt find your email anywhere. I justw anted to say hi. I am back in the studio doing my next record.... Im obsessed with using the fender rhodes on this album. My blog is eddiecohnecoh.com. check me out> ill have to send you the record when its done.. be well.
ReplyDeletePlease re upload!!
ReplyDeleteHi Blake, new uploads in the post.
ReplyDeleteHi Blake :
ReplyDeleteExcellent LP, friend be possible that you can upload lossless format?, Falc?, Live LP,,,, please, we would be very grateful.
Regards
Hi Eduardo - as in the post, these rips were done by Baby Grandpa, who asked me to review them for his blog (but later deleted the review). So the format I've uploaded in is the format I received them in.
ReplyDeleteOk, my friend had taken hope, but hey, do not you always win in life, will continue to look,,,
ReplyDeleteThank you very much for your reply,
regards Simon666
I applaud your efforts in updating all the links - a blog with material this unique is a valuable resource and it saddens me to think how many blogs have disappeared with years worth of rips, comments, insights and pathways into areas of sonic exploration previously unknown to the visitor.
ReplyDeleteI have seen the Nytro albums on various blogs over the years, but never knew they were Norman Whitfield productions so I thought I best check them out - the first album is OK - Atomic Funk is pretty damned groovy, but the real magic is the second album. Not only did I discover where Rose Royce found their inspiration for RR Express, but I discovered five plus minutes of some of the deepest seventies psychedelic funk ever created in the form of 'Return To Nytropolis' - just astounding.
High On Disco is such a tight groove and Orbit Of The Sun gives the likes of Roy Ayers a run for his money in the Afro-cosmic stakes - there is something just so addictive about it and each listen seems to bring something new to the surface.
PS> Does anyone know if the 12 inch long version of Nytro Express is simply Nytro Express and Return To Nytropolis labelled as just the former? The tracks pretty much segue into each other anyway and the 12 inch length of just under 13 minutes fits the times of the 2 tracks perfectly. It would be great to hear the 12 inch version just to check but I can't find it anywhere to listen and confirm.
Many thanks!
Hey Simon, my musical world is enriching by the day since I discovered your blog. Thank you so much!
ReplyDeleteHey,Frankie lead singer is my brother.Miss him thanks for sharing the funky tunes of Nytro Hi Chris, Morcey & Teddy.
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Fantastic blog....I love all of the information that you have found out about and written up about the individual albums.
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AJ
Much Thanks....I have both albums on vinyl...Great to get these links. Would love to know more about this band...unfortunately not much info online.
ReplyDeleteThanks Again for this great blog
Peace
Thanks for comments Andrew and everyone else, good to know people are still digging down into the blog :)
ReplyDeleteMan, the first album is very good and funky no doubt. But the second one is funk on another galaxy! Glad to say I own both of these damn albums on record.
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