Tower Of Power
Back To Oakland
Written-By – David Garibaldi, Emilio Castillo, Stephen Kupka
0:53
A2 Don't Change Horses (In The Middle Of A Stream)
Written-By – J. Watson, Lenny Williams
4:28
A3 Just When We Start Makin' It
Written-By – Emilio Castillo, Lenny Williams, Stephen Kupka
6:30
A4 Can't You See (You Doin' Me Wrong)
Written-By – Emilio Castillo, Lenny Williams, Stephen Kupka
3:00
A5 Squib Cakes
Written-By – Chester Thompson
7:49
B1 Time Will Tell
Written-By – Emilio Castillo, Stephen Kupka
3:11
B2 Man From The Past
Written-By – Emilio Castillo, Lenny Williams, Stephen Kupka
4:00
B3 Love's Been Gone So Long
Written-By – Bruce Conte
4:47
B4 I Got The Chop
Written-By – Emilio Castillo, Stephen Kupka
2:59
B5 Below Us, All The City Lights
Written-By – Emilio Castillo, Stephen Kupka
4:20
B6 ...Oakland Stroke
Written-By – David Garibaldi, Emilio Castillo, Stephen Kupka
1:08
Label: Warner Bros. Records – BS 2749
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: US
Released: 1974
Genre: R&B Jazz, Funk, Soul
Style: Jazz-Funk, Soul, Funk
Bump City
Written-By – E. Castillo, S. Kupka
4:31
A2 What Happened To The World That Day?
Written-By – E. Castillo, S. Kupka
4:12
A3 Flash In The Pan
Written-By – E. Castillo, S. Kupka
3:35
A4 Gone
Written-By – G. Adams, S. Mesquite
3:42
A5 You Strike My Main Nerve
Written-By – E. Castillo, S. Kupka
2:53
B1 Down To The Nightclub
Written-By – D. Garibaldi, E. Castillo, S. Kupka
2:43
B2 You're Still A Young Man
Written-By – E. Castillo, S. Kupka
5:36
B3 Skating On Thin Ice
Written-By – E. Castillo, S. Kupka
3:39
B4 Of The Earth
Written-By – E. Castillo, S. Kupka
4:33
Label: Warner Bros. Records – BS 2616
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: US
Released: 1972
Genre: R&B Jazz, Funk, Soul
Style: Seventies Soul, Jazz-Funk
East Bay Grease
Written-By – E. Castillo, S. Kupka
7:08
A2 Social Lubrication
Written-By – E. Castillo, S. Kupka
7:28
A3 The Price
Written-By – E. Castillo, S. Kupka
6:09
B1 Back On The Streets Again
Written-By – E. Castillo, S. Kupka
5:50
B2 The Skunk The Goose, And The Fly
Written-By – E. Castillo, S. Kupka
5:55
B3 Sparkling In The Sand
Written-By – E. Castillo, L. Lopez, S. Kupka
9:06
Label: San Francisco Records – SD 204
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: US
Released: 1970
Genre: Jazz, Funk, Soul
Style: Jazz-Funk, Soul, Funk
In The Slot
Arranged By – Chester Thompson, Tower Of Power
Written-By – E. Castillo, F. Biner, S. Kupka
3:25
A2 Treat Me Like Your Man
Arranged By – Greg Adams
Written-By – E. Castillo, L. Williams, S. Kupka
3:08
A3 If I Play My Cards Right
Arranged By – Greg Adams, Tower Of Power
Written-By – E. Castillo, F. Biner, S. Kupka
3:12
A4 As Surely As I Stand Here
Arranged By – Chester Thompson
Written-By – C. Thompson, E. Castillo, S. Kupka
5:15
A5 Fanfare: Matanuska
Arranged By – Greg Adams
Written-By – G. Adams
0:16
A6 On The Serious Side
Arranged By – Greg Adams, Tower Of Power
Written-By – E. Castillo, S. Kupka
2:51
B1 Ebony Jam
Arranged By – Chester Thompson
Written-By – C. Thompson
6:44
B2 You're So Wonderful, So Marvelous
Arranged By – Greg Adams
Written-By – E. Castillo, F. Biner, S. Kupka
3:51
B3 Vuela Por Noche
Arranged By – Greg Adams
Written-By – B. Conte, D. Garibaldi, F. Prestia, G. Adams
1:34
B4 Essence Of Innocence
Written-By – C. Thompson
0:36
B5 The Soul Of A Child
Arranged By – Greg Adams
Written-By – B. Conte, E. Castillo, S. Kupka
4:58
B6 Drop It In The Slot
Arranged By – Greg Adams, Tower Of Power
Written-By – E. Castillo, S. Kupka
3:13
Label: Warner Bros. Records – BS 2880
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: US
Released: 1975
Genre: R&B Funk, Soul
Style: Seventies Soul, Funk
Live And In Living Color
Written-By – D. Garibaldi, E. Castillo, S. Kupka
2:26
A2 You're Still A Young Man
Written-By – E. Castillo, S. Kupka
5:12
A3 What Is Hip ?
Written-By – D. Garibaldi, E. Castillo, S. Kupka
6:25
A4 Sparkling In The Sand
Written-By – E. Castillo, J. Lopez, S. Kupka
8:05
B1 Knock Yourself Out
Written-By – E. Castillo, S. Kupka
22:57
Label: Warner Bros. Records – BS 2924
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: US
Released: 1983
Genre: R&B Funk, Soul
Style: Soul, Funk
Monster On A Leash
Written-By – D. Meyers, E. Castillo, N. Milo, Z. Zirngiebel
4:24
2 How Could This Happen To Me
Written-By – E. Castillo, H. Lewis, S. Kupka
4:10
3 Who Do You Think You Are
Written-By – B. Candler, C. Grillo, G. Mathieson
4:22
4 Attitude Dance
Written-By – E. Castillo, S. Kupka
5:36
5 You Can't Fall Up (You Just Fall Down)
Written-By – E. Castillo, S. Knape, S. Kupka
4:55
6 Funk The Dumb Stuff
Written-By – E. Castillo, F. Prestia, S. Kupka
5:27
7 Believe It
Written-By – E. Castillo, F. Prestia, G. Adams
4:35
8 Personal Possessions
Written-By – C. Grillo, T. Dexter
5:06
9 Miss Trouble (Got A Lot Of Nerve)
Written-By – D. Woodford, E. Castillo, S. Kupka
4:45
10 Keep Your Monster On A Leash
Written-By – E. Castillo, H. Lewis, S. Kupka, Tim Scott (30)
4:33
11 Someone New
Written By – B. Kent, G. Adams
4:28
12 Mr. Toad's Wild Ride
Written-By – G. Adams, N. Milo
5:26
Label: Epic – EPC 468588 2
Format: CD, Album
Country: Europe
Released: 1991
Genre: R&B Funk, Soul
Style: Nineties Funk, Disco
Souled Out
Written-By – Castillo, McClain, Kupka
3:48
2 Taxed To The Max
Written-By – Lorber, Pescetto, Kupka
4:19
3 Keep Comin' Back
Written-By – Lorber, Pescetto
3:47
4 Soothe You
Written-By – Grillo, Dexter
3:52
5 Do You Wanna (Make Love To Me
Written-By – Castillo, Lorber, Kupka
3:51
6 Lovin' You Forever
Written-By – Trudel, McClain
4:15
7 Gotta Make A Change
Written-By – Danielian, Franceschini, Melendez, Kupka
3:38
8 Diggin' On James Brown
Written-By – Kessie, Kupka
Written-By, Lead Vocals – Castillo
4:53
9 Sexy Soul
Written-By – Castillo, Kupka
4:43
10 Just Like You
Written-By – Castillo, Pescetto, Kupka
4:27
11 Once You Get A Taste
Written-By – Castillo, Wirrick, Kessie, Kupka
4:01
12 Undercurrent
Written-By – Danielian, Mann
5:01
Label: Epic – 480942 2
Format: CD, Album
Country: Europe
Released: 1995
Genre: Jazz, Funk, Soul
Style: Jazz-Funk, Soul, Funk
Stand In Line (Live New Britain '93)
3:36
2 Talk 1
0:36
3 A Little Knowledge (Is A Dangerous Thing)
4:17
4 Soul Vaccination
5:28
5 Talk 2
0:42
6 I Like Your Style
3:42
7 Please Come Back (To Stay)
5:39
8 Attitude Dance
5:47
9 So Very Hard To Go
3:48
10 Soul With A Capital 'S'
5:03
11 You're Still a Young Man
8:46
12 What Is Hip?
5:31
February 6, 2024
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Genre: Jazz, Funk, Soul
T.O.P.
Written-By – E. Castillo, S. Kupka
4:59
2 It All Comes Back
Written-By – B. Kent, G. Adams, J. McCurry, N. Jason
3:55
3 Please Come Back (To Stay)
Written-By – E. Castillo, N. Milo, S. Kupka
5:28
4 The Real Deal
Written-By – E. Castillo, N. Milo, S. Kupka
4:30
5 Come To A Decision
Written-By – C. Grillo
5:32
6 Cruise Control
Written-By – G. Adams, N. Milo
5:04
7 The Educated Bump Part I
Written-By – E. Castillo, R. McKinnon, S. Kupka
0:54
8 Mama Lied
Written By – B. MacPhearson
Written-By – E. Castillo, P. Gentili, S. Kupka
3:35
9 Quiet Scream
Written-By – B. Kent, G. Adams
4:21
10 I Like Your Style
Written-By – E. Castillo, N. Milo, S. Kupka
4:19
11 You
Written-By – C. Grillo, T. Keane
4:31
12 South Of The Boulevard
Written-By – E. Castillo, S. Kupka
5:59
13 Come On With It
Written-By – E. Castillo, S. Kupka
4:52
Label: Epic – 473595 2
Format: CD, Album
Country: Europe
Released: 1993
Genre: R&B Funk, Soul
Style: Nineties Soul, Funk
Tower Of Power
Written-By – D. Garibaldi, E. Castillo, S. Kupka
5:03
A2 Clever Girl
Written-By – E. Castillo, S. Kupka, W. Fulton
2:52
A3 This Time It's Real
Written-By – D. Bartlett, E. Castillo, S. Kupka
2:52
A4 Will I Ever Find A Love?
Written-By – E. Castillo, S. Kupka
3:48
A5 Get Yo' Feet Back On The Ground
Written-By – W. Fulton
4:51
B1 So Very Hard To Go
Written-By – E. Castillo, S. Kupka
3:37
B2 Soul Vaccination
Written-By – E. Castillo, S. Kupka
5:10
B3 Both Sorry Over Nothin'
Written-By – E. Castillo, L. Williams, S. Kupka
3:22
B4 Clean Slate
Written-By – E. Castillo, S. Kupka, W. Fulton
3:20
B5 Just Another Day
Written-By – B. Conte
4:38
Label:
Warner Bros. Records – BS 2681
Format:
Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: US
Released: 1973
Genre: R&B Soul, Jazz
Style: Jazz-Funk, Seventies Soul
The 1973 self-titled album by Tower of Power is widely considered their definitive and most successful work, a classic of the funk and soul genres. It is lauded for its superb musicianship, the powerful horn section, and the arrival of lead vocalist Lenny Williams, which created a potent mix of hard-driving funk and smooth soul ballads.
The album peaked at No. 15 on the Billboard LPs chart and achieved gold record status. Reviewers and fans consistently praise the record for its quality and variety, often calling it the "one to own" in their catalog.
The album showcases the "machine-gun" bass lines of Francis "Rocco" Prestia and the technical, precise drumming of David Garibaldi, which are often studied by musicians and considered foundational to funk drumming.
The iconic Tower of Power horn section provides a full, brassy bite and tight, punctuating lines that are a signature of the band's sound.
The addition of Lenny Williams' warm, powerful, and soulful voice is credited with elevating the band, providing the perfect element to synthesize their musical ideas.
The album successfully blends intense funk workouts with more tender, orchestral soul ballads, proving the band could handle diverse styles with energy and style.
The album features several tracks that became career-defining anthems and major hits:
"What Is Hip?": An undisputed funk anthem known for its staccato bass line, driving groove, and witty lyrics asking a perennially relevant question.
"So Very Hard to Go": A sublime, soulful ballad that became their highest-charting single, reaching No. 17 on the Billboard Hot 100.
"Soul Vaccination": A greasy, high-energy funk cut praised for its groove and socially conscious lyrics.
"This Time It's Real": A jaunty track that leans towards a Motown or Northern Soul shuffle, another successful single from the album.
Overall, the album is regarded as an all-killer, no-filler funk and soul classic that remains a must-have for fans of the genre.
Urban Renewal
Written-By – Emilio Castillo, Stephen Kupka
3:46
A2 Come Back, Baby
Written-By – Bruce Conte, Lenny Williams
3:21
A3 It's Not The Crime
Written-By – Emilio Castillo, Stephen Kupka
1:45
A4 I Won't Leave Unless You Want Me To
Written-By – Emilio Castillo, Greg Adams, Stephen Kupka
3:28
A5 Maybe It'll Rub Off
Written-By – Chester Thompson, Emilio Castillo, Stephen Kupka
3:15
B1 (To Say The Least) You're The Most
Written-By – Johnny Watson
2:28
B2 Willing To Learn
Written-By – Emilio Castillo, Stephen Kupka
4:35
B3 Give Me The Proof
Written-By – David Bartlett
2:35
B4 It Can Never Be The Same
Written-By – Bruce Conte, Kuptillo
4:43
B5 I Believe In Myself
Written-By – Emilio Castillo, Stephen Kupka
2:00
B6 Walkin' Up Hip Street
Written-By, Arranged By – Chester Thompson
5:30
Label: Warner Bros. Records – BS 2834
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: US
Released: 1975
Genre: R&B Funk, Soul
Style: Seventies Funk, Soul