{"product_id":"bubbha-thomas-the-lightmen-creative-music-the-complete-works-vinyl-8lp-boxset","title":"Bubbha Thomas \u0026 The Lightmen: Creative Music - The Complete Works Vinyl 8LP Boxset","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHouston, Texas, early '70's.\u003c\/i\u003e Not the most likely place you'd expect to find fire spiritual and modal jazz, but \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.mom\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=the+lightmen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBubbha Thomas \u0026amp; The Lightmen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e released four albums of astoundingly deep maverick jazz on par with some of choicest \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.mom\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=tribe+records\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTribe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.mom\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=Strata+East\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrata East\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e releases.. Drummer, bandleader and activist \u003cstrong\u003eBubbha Thomas\u003c\/strong\u003e had toured America with various R\u0026amp;B revues and had been a session musician for some time before the political and social upheaval of the late 1960's pushed him on a path first charted by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.mom\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=john+coltrane\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColtrane\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. over the course of the decade, Bubbha contributed to a collective voice of resistance to the musical and cultural status quo that is just beginning to be understood. Collected here is the definitive collection of Thomas's four classic albums with his Lightmen band:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFree As You Wanna Be\u003c\/em\u003e, the groups first release, predates the deep spiritual jazz of Tribe, Strata, and \u003cstrong\u003eBlack Jazz\u003c\/strong\u003e releases (peep the title track or \"#109 Psychosomatic\" for an idea) and was a harbinger of the best of the 1970's jazz underground. Presented in both stereo and previously unreleased mono mixes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFancy Pants\u003c\/em\u003e, the second LP by the group is more meditative affair, similar to the groovier, later \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.mom\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=sun+ra\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun Ra\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e releases or some of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.mom\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=phil+cohran\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhil Cohran's\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e records. The song \"On The Road Home\" has been a consistent repeat listen in the office, and one of the finer modal jazz compositions I've heard. Presented in both stereo and previously unissued, extended mono mixes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEnergy Control Center\u003c\/em\u003e, the third LP, is considered the groups masterpiece and this version contains bonus tracks, unreleased alternate takes, and Thomas produced singles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCountry Fried Chicken\u003c\/em\u003e, the groups final LP, is also their most accessible, a glorious mixture of spiritual jazz with funk breakdowns. Presented with alternate, synth-led mixes of songs from their first two LPs as well as unreleased disco and boogie tracks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're looking to cop an original of any of these releases, current prices range from $500-$1,100, so this collective set is not to be missed. As only \u003cstrong\u003eEgon\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.mom\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=now+again\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNow-Again\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e can do, each album is remastered from the original tapes and is chock full of in depth liner notes and bonus alternate takes. 61 tracks in all, 8 LP's total housed in an envelope style sleeve. Includes booklet detailing the Lightmen's amazing story and trajectory, and each album includes a download card for wav files of songs, and video footage of live performances. DO NOT SLEEP. Released by Now-Again Records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 LP set housed in envelope style sleeve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eremastered from original tapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eextensive booklet by Lance Scott Walker detailing Bubbha and this album's story\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edownload code included for wav files and footage of live performances\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emusic label: Now-Again 2018\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003ereviewed by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.mom\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=Ralphy+Corduroy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eRalphy Corduroy\u003c\/a\u003e 2\/2019\u003c\/h6\u003e","brand":"Bubbha Thomas \u0026 The Lightmen","offers":[{"title":"Vinyl 8LP Boxset","offer_id":16066196930650,"sku":"fr-4051","price":94.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/4542\/products\/bubbathomaslightmen-completeworks2_8fa8ae24-8066-4de0-a13a-393f7b8f31e8.jpg?v=1762276489","url":"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.mom\/products\/bubbha-thomas-the-lightmen-creative-music-the-complete-works-vinyl-8lp-boxset","provider":"turntablelab.mom","version":"1.0","type":"link"}