Carlos Malcolm

Funky madness – and one of the greatest funky instrumental albums ever! This one's so rare that only a few funk collectors have it in their collection – but it's a totally massive bit of funk that's way more than just plain ''rare'' (which can sometimes also mean snoozy for collectors!) Malcolm's a funky bandleader from Kingston, Jamaica – and he's got an approach that's solidly rooted in American funk, but which also has slight (very slight) touches of Carribean rhythms. The record's not really reggae or rocksteady, but it's got a messed up groove that works perfectly – as the sharp funky instrumental tunes crack out with these odd jagged edges, or weirdly paced rhythms that make them even more compelling. A wonderful record, and way past the usual funky instrumental album. Just about every cut is excellent – and titles include ''Bustin Outta The Ghetto'', ''Funky Junction'', ''Move With The Beat'', ''Track Full Of Soul'', ''Pound For Pound'', and ''Rockin In My Pocket''.

• 1 bustin outta the ghetto
• 2 truck full of soul
• 3 pound for pound no 1
• 4 move with the beat
• 5 funky junction
• 6 play it for the world
• 7 rockin in my rocket
• 8 bounce what is you got
• 9 pound for pound no 2