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Real Name: Sounds of Experience Profile: Sounds of Experience was a funk/soul group from the Bronx, New York, active in the 1970s. They recorded one eponymous album under a notorious tax-dodging label. The group's name, "Sounds Of The City Experience," reflected the essence of life in the Bronx during that era, capturing the everyday hustle, sweetness, and struggle of the time. Their album embodies the sound of late-1960s US soul, early 1970s modern soul, funk, and disco. Although the album was released in limited quantities typical of the Tiger Lily label, it had the potential for greater success with a proper release. Most of the vocal duties were performed by women, but the group was primarily a well-rehearsed, mostly male band that had been together for a few years prior to the involvement of their producer. They had previously recorded under the name "Sounds Of The City," with several tracks released on 7" records included on their album. The band leader indicated that they intended to use the album as a 'calling card' to secure gigs and attract interest from legitimate labels, though this did not materialize. The album opens with the Blaxploitation-inspired track "Getting Down," showcasing choppy rhythm guitars, screeching horns, and driving drums. While the rest of the album may not reach the same heights, it features captivating vocals and arrangements, demonstrating tight grooves throughout. Notable tracks include

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