The Whole Darn Family - Seven Minutes of Funk/Ain't Nothing but Something to Do

The Whole Darn Family - Seven Minutes of Funk/Ain't Nothing but Something to DoThe Whole Darn Family emerged from Richmond, Virginia in the late 70's and were managed, produced and promoted by August (Mr. Wiggles) Moon who ran an independent label called Soul International Records from a storefront in Richmond's Southside District. "Seven Minutes of Funk" has become a cult favorite as it's been sampled by Jay Z, Wu Tang Clan, Foxy Brown, Method Man, Biggie Smalls and countless other hip hop artists. The LP is a gem to find for

Casey Foubert

a debut that sounds like it’s constantly on the verge of glorious collapse

a teen horror-comedy hybrid told through an '80s look and feel

The finishing touches to the lineup were added with the inclusion of ex-Go-Between John Willsteed (guitar) & Luke Peacock 'The Bird' (keys/guitar)

Magical Christmas songs for all to enjoy

tapping universal and personal heartbreak in both despair and hope

It is their first album after five years of inactivity

The B-side was recorded in Brooklyn upon returning from the tour and thus christening their newly renovated recording studio

Symphonic Songs showcased Grippe's sound au courant

This album finds the band embracing a grand

sin and all things decadent are prominent ingredients

Printed Inner Sleeve