Chamber Brothers Now! (CD)

(Good Time Records) 10 tracks

Recorded live between The Unicorn in Boston and The Ash Grove in Los Angeles and released on Vault Records in 1967, this show predates the Chambers Brothers' signing to Columbia Records by more than a year and shows the group retaining elements of their gospel roots while transitioning to a newer, fuller sound. With their top-notch vocal harmonies, bluesy guitar work and a rock-solid beat, this is a true slice of psychedelic soul history and includes tracks like "Hi Heel Sneakers," "Long Tall Sally" and the epic six-minute closing track "So Fine."