Groove Therapy, by Lifers Groove

Groove Therapy

by Lifers Groove

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1.	Drapetomania 03:42	buy track
2.	Driftin' 03:27	buy track
3.	Mello-D 03:20	buy track
4.	Riverflow 03:10	buy track
5.	World of No Return 03:13	buy track
6.	Is It Hope? 03:14	buy track

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Lifers Groove is a super-collective of Black elder musicians and poets with incredible voices and stories to tell. Often overlooked in our society, elders hold wisdom, inspiration and vital lived experiences. Groove Therapy is a record which boldly celebrates age and timeless beauty.
A vibrant musical message, full of nostalgic passion, the Lifers Groove sound recalls Rock n’ Roll roots in Black music, such as iconic guitarist Sister Rosetta Tharpe, as well as the sharp punchy spoken word funk of 1960s and 70s liberation music like Gil Scott Heron. The soothing sounds of Soul and R&B are also reflected.
Produced by multi-instrumentalist maestro Brian Lawlor, a system-impacted artist himself, the songs on Groove Therapy take you on a healing session of many genres.

credits

released November 17, 2023

Maxwell Melvins - Vocals (Drapetomania, Driftin')
Simply Naomi - Vocals, Keys
Carl Dukes - Vocals (Riverflow, Driftin')
Michael Austin - Vocals (Is It Hope?, Driftin')
Ms. Seeley - Vocals (World of No Return, Driftin')
Brian Lawlor - Rhodes, Samples, Organ, Guitars, Bass, Synths, Clavinet, Wurlitzer, Piano
Kenny Grohowski - Drums
Mark Springer - Vocals, Keys (Drapetomania)
UMOJA Choir - Vocals (Drapetomania)
Sedrick Franklin - Synth Bass (Drapetomania)

Produced by Brian Lawlor
Executive Produced by BL Shirelle & Fury Young

Vocals & Drums Engineered by Kari Estes
Assistant Engineer: Jack Impink
Garden Sound Studio, Hoboken NJ
Instrumental Tracking Engineered by Brian Lawlor at home studio, Vienna AT
"Mello-D" Additional Tracking Engineered by Jack Impink at Belden Studios, Philly PA
Choir Vocals and Additional Tracking on "Drapetomania" recorded by dr. Israel
Warren Correctional Institution, Lebanon OH

Mixed by Matthew Cullen
Mastered by Dan Millice
Engine Room Studio, New York NY

Cover photo by Britni West
Cover illustration & lettering by E. Brokencoyote
Cover design by Fury Young

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Lifers Groove New Jersey

Lifers Groove is a super-collective of Black elder musicians & poets with incredible voices and stories to tell: Maxwell Melvins, Simply Naomi, Carl Dukes, Michael Austin, Ms. Seeley. Between them, these former lifers represent 150 years spent in the American prison system. Now, they are definitively sharing their stories and talent with the world on their own terms. ... more