This self-titled LP from 1988 was the only release from short-lived Arizona outfit Tutt Band. Stylistically there’s a fusion of electro-boogie and the more commercial New Jack Swing of the time but with a more inventive edge that sets it apart. ‘She’s Got It Going On’ is an angular boogie effort that sounds like it was made five years earlier, the spacey ballad ‘Can’t Let Go’ again doesn’t sound late 80s while the sumptuous beat ballad ‘This Time We’ll Win’ has all the hallmarks of indie modern soul from the period. ‘We’re Gonna Have Fun Tonight’ blends programmed beats with live sounding percussion that works so well with the simple but catchy tune and slick vocals. Check the easy groove of ‘Love Is Dangerous’ for another strong mid tempo dancer. They really put it all out there with this album but its rarity suggests it didn’t quite achieve the desired results. Good find and one to explore.
Track listings:
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01 She’s Got It Going by Tutt Band
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02 Can’t Let Go by Tutt Band
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03 Procrastinator by Tutt Band
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04 This Time We’ll Win by Tutt Band
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05 Get It On by Tutt Band
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06 Love Is Dangerous by Tutt Band
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07 Shake Me by Tutt Band
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08 Party Blues by Tutt Band
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09 We’re Gonna Have Fun Tonight by Tutt Band
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10 This Time We’ll Win (Instrumental) by Tutt Band
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