Infectious Grooves The Plague LP Brazil Suicidal Tendencies 1991 funk metal
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ARTIST: Infectious Grooves
TITLE: The Plague That Makes Your Booty Move... It's The Infectious Grooves
LABEL: Epic – 188.224/1-468729
RECORD GRADING: G (heavy wear to the vinyl!)
SLEEVE GRADING: G+ (cover was restored and the previous owner used a black marker. See pics and examine carefully).
NOTES: Original Brazilian Epic pressing from 91. Rough condition. Be aweare. ____
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Infectious Grooves is an American funk-metal band that formed in 1989, blending elements of funk, metal, and punk with a groove-laden, infectious sound. A side project of Suicidal Tendencies’ frontman Mike Muir, Infectious Grooves became known for its high-energy performance style, tight musicianship, and a unique blend of genres that set it apart within the alternative metal scene. The band’s music is rooted in deep, funky basslines, virtuosic guitar work, and a humorous yet biting lyrical style.
Overview of Infectious Grooves Formation Year: 1989 Genre: Funk Metal, Alternative Metal, Funk Rock Members: Notable members include Mike Muir (vocals), Robert Trujillo (bass), Dean Pleasants (guitar), Adam Siegel (guitar), and Stephen Perkins (drums). Influences: Red Hot Chili Peppers, Funkadelic, Fishbone, Suicidal Tendencies Sound and Style Infectious Grooves is characterized by heavy, groove-centered basslines—thanks to Robert Trujillo’s slap-bass prowess—paired with rhythmic, funky guitar riffs and Muir’s charismatic, often humorous vocal delivery. The band incorporates humor and social commentary in their lyrics, often adding a light-hearted edge to the hard-hitting instrumentation. Songs range from high-energy funk-metal jams to more experimental, genre-blending tracks that showcase the band’s versatility.
Notable Albums and Tracks The Plague That Makes Your Booty Move...It's the Infectious Grooves (1991) – Infectious Grooves’ debut album, filled with infectious riffs and tracks like "Punk It Up" and "Therapy" (featuring Ozzy Osbourne). Sarsippius' Ark (1993) – Their sophomore album continued to experiment with funk and metal, adding tracks like “Sarsippius’ Ark (I’m Your Sarsippius)” and "Three-Headed Mind Pollution." Groove Family Cyco (1994) – Featuring songs like “Violent & Funky” and “Boom Boom Boom,” the album expanded their sound with even heavier grooves and socially reflective lyrics. Impact and Legacy Though Infectious Grooves didn’t reach the mainstream level of success of some other funk-metal acts, they built a cult following and heavily influenced the crossover genre scene of the early 1990s. Their unique sound brought an edge to funk metal, with Trujillo’s bass style and Muir’s frontman charisma leaving an enduring influence on bands blending funk, metal, and alternative sounds. Robert Trujillo would later join Metallica, bringing some of Infectious Grooves’ funk-influenced style into one of metal’s biggest acts.
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