$3 at a thrift store for this very rare and sought-after platter. Anyone wondering where Beck got most of his ‘90’s ethos from need look no further than this record, perhaps most famous for containing the sample that served as a foundation for “Loser.” That is a mere footnote, however, to the magic that occurs here, with southern soul belter Jenkins being backed by none other than the Allman Brothers Band, before Duane’s tragic death. I like the Allman Brothers and everything, but damn, I never dreamed they could be this funky!! It’s like a completely different band, with the only telltale sign of their trademark style being Duane’s stinging slide guitar work. “I Walk On Gilded Splinters” is the most-referred-to cut on this LP, featuring not only the entire “Loser” sample but also an incredible introductory breakbeat, funkier than nine cans of shaving powder. The record proceeds in an even darker direction from there on out, positively reveling in its late-night, swampy, voodoo-funk vibe. At one point Jenkins tackles Muddy Waters’ classic “Rollin’ Stone,” and he sounds positively haunted by the spirit of the Delta, a harrowing yet riveting experience for the listener. This is music for incantations, spells, soul-searching…you will not be the same after the needle skids onto the dead wax.
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