Firstly, gotta love that this reissue features the original Blue Note gatefold cover. This album isn't the sample bonanza of other Lou Donaldson records like Hot Dog, but it was recorded in the prime Blue Note years of 1969-70 with the top lineup of Idris Muhammad, Melvin Sparks, Charles Earland (alternating with Lonnie Smith) and Blue Mitchell. The title track is a bonafied Blue Note Breaks classic, highlighted by the chorus casually sung by the band. "Hamp's Hump(1)" is one of those slow chugging funk tracks, complete with the background grunting by the players. "Donkey Walk(2)" is an uptempo heater, reminiscent of Lee Morgan's finest work. Lastly for the lounge swagger, check "Minor Bash(3)." 6 tracks in all.

reviewed by the mgmnt