CHICAGO KNIGHTS [LP]

Walter Thomass Chicago Knights LP features a retrospective of songs written and released between 1987 and 2009, primarily with the Roland 1824 and the Fostex 8-track reel-to-reel. Channeling the spirit of underground soul and dance music specifically rooted within the greater area of Chicago, Illinois-a city known for its deep and healthy soul and R&B roots-this compilation features 8 of its 9 tracks on vinyl for the very first time. The intro track I Wanna Get Witcha dates back to 1987 and holds a proven track record of kicking off many a dance floor, rocking clubs worldwide in a blur of boogie-funk, disco, and soul. Immaturity and both versions of Fed Up echo the emotional differences and tensions between lovers in a spat. Magic City served as the anthem and homage to its namesake roller-skating rink in 90s-era Waukegan, IL. While Chicago Knights is a relentless mid-tempo groove inspired by the aggressive motorists that dominate Chicago roadways, 2nd Chance drops the tempo to a slow R&B roll, preaching the ethos of love, peace, and forgiveness. Last but certainly not least, E&Js was a real commercial jingle used for a once-legendary BBQ joint, E&Js, in Illinois: a short bonus track to close out the LP. These 9 tracks are just a touch of Walters expansive body of work, and were stoked to bring them to you on wax.