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The Fantastics fuse funk, soul jazz, blues, wailing horns and throbbing Hammond organ into a highly individual sound. Formerly Reverend Cleatus & The Soul Saviours - they have released music on labels such as Soul Cookers, Raw Wax and Acid Jazz, as well as performing had raido play on Radio 1, 6 Music, BBC London, and performed live sessions for Mark Lamarr on BBC Radio 2 - as well as The Craig Charles Funk & Soul Show (BBC 6 Music) The band have taken Europe by storm after incendiary live gigs in London, Italy, Spain and France - as well as sharing the stage with The Herbaliser, The New Mastersounds, Marva Whitney, The Godfathers Of Groove (Reuben Wilson & Bernard Purdie) and Speedometer.
Their very first album '2Lbs Of Funk' received a glowing 4 star review from Mojo magazine…one star more than Mark Ronson who was reviewed in the same issue!
Their new album 'Mighty Righteous' is released on 9th of March 2009 on Freestyle Records is a wider musical mix and features 2 tracks with legendary UK soul vocalist Noel McKoy.
"Thank God for The Fantastics! Not only should you buy their album, go witness them live!" DJ Format
Track Information: Cheeba's Couch. This version of the bands live show favourite has only ever been released on a limited edition vinyl 45 on Raw Wax Records and highlights The Fantastics aggressive and deep grooves. Heavy Hammond over a funk template that will rock your speakers – and any discerning dancefloor!
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