Essential Blaxploitation of Ghetto Funk

slabs of funk beyond excellence! one of the better compilations, for my money. buy it!!!! A++++

If I still had hair, I'd grow it. A good sample of 70's funk feel, occasionally bordering on disco - I really don't want to bump no big fat woman. Nice tin, but it won't fit on my cd rack; a case of style over substance.

If you are fond of funky music, you'll love this excellent compilation. All the records are just perfect. I'm sure you'll enjoy them all the time. Sound and fidelity are equally good.

The Essential Blaxploitation Metro Tin Box Set is a compelling, if imperfect, dive into the gritty, funky, and electrifying world of 1970's blaxploitation film soundtracks. This compilation aims to distill the essence of a cinematic movement that fused political edge with streetwise swagger and while it offers a generous helping of iconic grooves, it’s more a solid sampler than a definitive anthology.There’s no denying the raw power of the music here. The set features some of the most recognizable and influential tracks from the genre, with standout cuts like Isaac Hayes’ Theme from Shaft, Curtis Mayfield’s Superfly, and James Brown’s The Boss. These songs remain explosive, their wah wah guitars, deep basslines, and lush orchestrations oozing cool. Even decades later, the funk and soul vibes still carry a sense of danger and style.Many of the deeper cuts, particularly the instrumentals, highlight the unsung genius of session musicians and composers who helped shape the soundtracks of black urban cinema. The mood ranges from urgent car chase funk to slow burning street melancholy. Fans of crate digging funk and vintage soul will find plenty to admire.Despite the flashy tin packaging and bold title, this set is far from“essential in a scholarly or completist sense. It leans heavily on better known material, often reusing tracks that have been anthologised to death. Some inclusions feel like filler or less relevant selections that stray from the genre’s cinematic core. Also, licensing limitations mean that certain pivotal works like selections from Coffy, Foxy Brown, or Black Caesar are noticeably absent or represented by covers or soundalikes.Sound quality is hit and miss. While some tracks are crisp and dynamic, others suffer from thin mastering or slightly muddy mixes, which might frustrate audiophiles. Additionally, the packaging, though eye catching is a bit gimmicky, and the liner notes are minimal, lacking context or deep historical insight.The Essential Blaxploitation Metro Tin Box Set is a fun, funky listen and a good entry point for those curious about this rich and rebellious musical niche. It captures the sound and attitude of an era that was as much about cultural defiance as it was about groove. However, serious collectors and genre purists may find it lacking in depth, completeness, and curation quality. It's more mixtape than museum piece but sometimes, that’s exactly what hits the spot.Great vibes and iconic tunes, but not quite the definitive collection it claims to be.

Excellent

I wouldn't call every track funky, overall a good listen but I didn't find it exciting, however it may be a personal thing so don't let me put you off...

Excellent Music! and fantástic CD!

Boxed set of pure funkiness