Parallel Thought – FAME [Potholes Mixtape Premiere]

The latest release from production team Parallel Thought finds its members tracing their roots back to the Bronx and Muscle Shoals, Ala. FAME looks to bridge the gap between the two musical landmarks through the use of various hip-hop techniques, added percussion, and one hell of a selection of tracks. While all the names on here might not be familiar to you, embrace this chance to learn about (and hear!) some music you might not have otherwise checked for.

Download: Parallel Thought – FAME [Bandcamp]

Track list:

1. Muscle Shoals Horns – Where I’m Coming From
2. The Rose Brothers – Freeky Lover
3. Mosley & Johnson – Classy Blue
4. The Rose Brothers – Burglar
5. Ed – Scratchy
6. Muscle Shoals Horns – Hustle To The Music
7. The Fame Gang – Grits & Gravy
8. Muscle Shoals Horns – Addicted To Your Love
9. Muscle Shoals Horns – Who’s Gonna Love You
10. Muscle Shoals Horns – Born To Get Down Born To Mess Around
11. George Jackson – Fast Young Lady
12. Latimore – Dig A Little Deeper
13. Prince Phillip Mitchell – If We Get Caught (I Don’t Know You)
14. Roy Lee Johnson & The Villagers – The Dryer (Part One)
15. Cry Of Love -Peace Pipe
16. Millie Jackson – A House For Sale
17. Arthur Conley – Aunt Dora’s Love Soul Shack
18. The Del Rays – Windy and Warm
19. Jimmy Cliff – Inside Out Upside Down
20. Traffic – Tragic Magic
21. Traffic – Shoot Out At The Fantasy Factory
22. Willard Posey Reunion – Cissy Strut
23. The Staple Singers – Who Do You Think You Are (Jesus Christ Superstar)
24. Jim Capaldi – Its Alright
25. Jim Capaldi – Low Rider
26. Sunshine – Dream Selection
27. The Villagers – Laugh It Off
28. David and The Giants – Super Good Feeling
29. Millie Jackson – Go Out And Get Some
30. Dee Dee Bridgewater – My Lonely Room
31. Johnnie Taylor – I Am Somebody
32. Dee Dee Bridgewater – He’s Gone
33. Bob Dylan – Gotta Serve Somebody
34. Roscoe Robinson – What Color Is Love
35. Bettye Swann – I Can’t Let You Break My Heart
36. The Tams – Laugh It Off
37. Spooner & The Spoons – Wish You Didn’t Have To Go
38. Bobby Marchan – Funny Style
39. George Soule – Get Involved
40. Clarence Carter – Put On Your Shoes & Walk
41. Travis Wammack – You Better Move On
42. Little Richard – Greenwood Mississippi
43. Brothers Unlimited – Take Me Back
44. The Osmonds – One Bad Apple
45. George Jackson – Find ‘Em, Fool ‘Em And Forget ‘Em
46. Lowell Fulson – Lady In The Rain
47. Art Freeman – Slippin’ Around With You
48. Clarence & Calvin – Thread The Needle Demo
49. Etta James – Tell Mama
50. Terry & The Chain Reaction – Keep Your Cool
51. Maurice & Mac – Why Don’t You Try Me
52. George Jackson – Search Your Heart
53. David & The Giants – Ten Miles High
54. Wilson Pickett – Ninety-Nine And A Half
55. James Barnett – Keep On Talking
56. Boz Scaggs – I’ll Be Long Gone