Tool - The Grudge (The Reprobates 1977 Soul Funk)

Описание: Song Description – The Grudge (1977 Cover)

In 1977, The Reprobates turned heads with their daring soul-funk reimagining of “The Grudge”—decades before the world would know it as a Tool classic. Infusing the song’s weighty themes with Chicago grit, the group layered wah-soaked guitar, thundering bass, and sharp horn stabs over a hypnotic groove that carried both menace and uplift. Their version transformed the song’s dark intensity into a raw, psychedelic funk sermon—preaching resilience, rebellion, and the burden of holding on too long. More than just a cover, it became a testament to The Reprobates’ fearless approach, reshaping rock’s heaviness into a soul-drenched statement that resonated deeply in the underground.

Artist Bio – The Reprobates
The Reprobates were a raw and uncompromising soul group hailing from Chicago, Illinois. Formed in the early 1970s, the members first crossed paths while serving time together in a juvenile detention center. Music became their outlet—an escape from the system that had labeled them—and a powerful way to channel their frustrations into art. Blending the grit of street life with the smooth grooves of Chicago soul, The Reprobates created a sound that was both rebellious and deeply rooted in the traditions of funk, gospel, and rhythm & blues. Their name reflected the way society saw them, but they turned it into a badge of honor, carving out their place in the 70s underground soul scene.

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