Altered Zones

Throughout the '70s, Father's Children captivated DC with their bright brand of soulful pop. Their songs were filled with the dazzling keys and fuzzed-out guitars that we love to see mimicked today; their lyrics were charged with a political weariness subdued just enough to get across without sounding preachy. In 1972, the band went into the studio to cut their first LP, Who's Gonna Save The World. Due to a lack of funding, the recordings were withheld by producer Robert Hosea Williams, and it wasn't until 1979 that Mercury Records picked the band up to record their "debut." Fortunately, two years ago the group's real debut was uncovered in Williams' garage, and now the awesome folks at Numero Group have stepped up to finally let this fantastic record see the light of day. As per Numero's usual, the record comes packed with extras, including a vast collection of notes on the album, as well as unpublished photos. And as an extra incentive for the vinyl lovers, the 12" version comes with a bonus 45 that includes another unheard track. --Jheri Evans, Get Off The Coast

MP3: Father's Children: "Everybody's Got a Problem"

Who’s Gonna Save The World hits us July 26 via Numero Group