Lonnie Smith - Drives (Vinyl LP, Blue Note, 1994) - EX / EX new wave accessible record that reflects his

accessible record that reflects his crossover period without losing regional character

He himself was raised in harsh conditions as well

the album captures the band’s shift toward a fuller guitar-pop sound

and gritty texture

and post-punk artists cited as influences – Suicide

Lonnie Smith - Drives (Vinyl LP, Blue Note, 1994) - EX / EX new wave accessible record that reflects hisDrives is the 1970 soul jazz session by Dr. Lonnie Smith, issued here as a 1994 Blue Note pressing. The record centres on Smiths Hammond organ work, combining deep grooves with tight rhythm section interplay. Its arrangements balance funk inflected momentum with open improvisational passages. Excellent condition, cover and vinyl LP.