Rasputin's Stash
Personnel: Martin Dumas Jr. (vocals, guitar); Paul Coleman, Vincent Willis (vocals, keyboards); Bruce Butler (vocals); James Whitfield (reeds); Wardell Peel (brass); Frank Donaldson (drums, percussion); Norval Taylor (congas, percussion).Audio Remixers: Howard Albert; Ron Albert.Recording information: Criteria Studios, Miami, FL.Photographer: John Tweedle, Jr.Arrangers: Andy Pappas; Howard Albert; Ron Albert; Rasputin's Stash.Chicago soul brothers Rasputin's Stash didn't hit the big time, but their quality funk deserves to be resurrected and enjoyed by future generations. What the band lacks in imaginative vocal styling, they more than make up for with instrumental prowess. Rasputin's Stash plays with a perfect combination of street-smart grit, professional level chops, and drug-savvy freakiness, rocking a funk that has proven popular with latter-day beat samplers. "Your Love Is Certified" leads off the debut, and it's the strongest cut, undeniable dancefloor bait with countrified slid