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Tower of Power blew--literally--out of the Bay Area's early-'70s scene at a time when hip black and white tastes were further diverging. The horn-heavy ensemble managed to find an audience of album buyers on both the...more.
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This was my introduction to T.O.P. and it gradually became a collection of undiscovered classics for me personally. This brand of big & intricate funk really grows on you. If you haven't bought a copy yet, go ahead and...more.
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A real treasure. T of P is a frequently overlooked band that has been keeping the funk alive for decades. Their horn section is legendary, the arrangements are just too tight, and all the big hits you want are here. Worth...more.
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Recently saw TOP live in St. Pete. They were awesome. I play this CD over and over and reminds me how truly great they are.Get to see TOP with AWB in October. If you love great funk, this is a...more.
Review of the Album: The Very Best of Tower of Power: The Warner Years from more reviews...
...don't pass Tower of Power by. This band is smokin.' They have it all, great vocals, great compositions, great horns and arrangements. I would have loved to see Man From The Past on this one, but overall a very solid...more.