Sailin' Chicken

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Published 2023-05-29 06:00

Little Feat is the quintessential cult band. Started by Lowell George, 1972’s "Sailin’ Shoes" captures these musical rebels at one of their early peaks. The songs on "Sailin’ Shoes" are a masterful collage of inventive narrative, resplendent in countercultural irony and romance. Featuring the classic tracks “Willin’”, “Easy to Slip” and the title track, it’s an album whose status has grown immeasurably, making it one of the most acclaimed releases of its era.

With 1973’s "Dixie Chicken", Little Feat found its signature sound as a band, producing a seductive, laid back, funky record made up of what is arguably Lowell George's best ever set of songs. With tracks that sound easy but are quite sophisticated, fans will enjoy hits like the rolling "Two Trains", the deeply soulful and funny "Fat Man In The Bathtub" and the country funkified title track.

These deluxe editions include the original albums remastered and recut from the original tapes, alongside previously unreleased studio outtakes and demos, and complete unreleased live shows. It’s a treasure trove of material for their feverish fan base, and the 1st ever deep dive into one of the most influential bands from the 70’s Warner catalog.

Rhino Records, June 23rd, 2023.