This month’s Under Appreciated Rock Band is THE LOVEMASTERS, also known as Bootsey X and the Lovemasters, that arose from the reliably high-octane world of Detroit punk rock; but the band’s music has soul and funk touches that rarely show up in hard rock of any kind. The music is loose and sometimes borders on the chaotic, though always with a defined groove; and Bootsey X has a powerful and ragged voice that fits it perfectly.

This is the second post in a row to feature a UARB where I only have an EP, but sometimes that is enough for a band to become a favorite of mine. As far as I know, Amanda Jones only ever released Amanda Jones; but I have another Lovemasters track on a compilation album, and they released two full albums (including a Bootsey X solo album) plus an early cassette that I don’t have.

On the other hand, we denounce with righteous indignation and dislike men who are so beguiled and demoralized by the charms of pleasure of the moment, so blinded by desire, that they cannot foresee the pain and trouble that are bound to ensue; and equal blame belongs to those who fail in their duty through.