description The Meters Overview
The Meters is the self-titled debut album by the New Orleans group the Meters, released on Josie Records in 1969. Mostly instrumental, it is built from Art Neville's organ, Leo Nocentelli's guitar, George Porter's bass, and Zigaboo Modeliste's drumming. Tracks including "Cissy Strut" and "Sophisticated Cissy" established the compact, syncopated groove that became central to the band's work and to New Orleans funk.
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Which original members play on The Meters?
The debut features Art Neville on organ, Leo Nocentelli on guitar, George Porter Jr. on bass, and Joseph "Zigaboo" Modeliste on drums. Their parts interlock so closely that even brief tracks sound rhythmically dense.
Is "Cissy Strut" instrumental?
Yes. "Cissy Strut" is built around Nocentelli's guitar figure, Neville's organ responses, Porter's bass, and Modeliste's syncopated drumming, without a conventional lead vocal.
What record label issued the Meters' debut?
Josie Records released The Meters in 1969. Allen Toussaint produced the sessions, beginning an important run of New Orleans recordings with the group.
What should I play after The Meters?
Look-Ka Py Py is the immediate 1969 follow-up and continues the compact instrumental format. Rejuvenation, released later on Reprise, adds more vocals and broader song arrangements.
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