This 1971 debut from New Orleans funk outfit Southern Comfort blends rough-edged funk with jazzier excursions. The album arrived at a time when funk was rapidly evolving beyond its initial R&B roots.
- "Frog City" was released on August 8, 1971, on the TTW label. The album is notable for its raw production and extended instrumental jams. It predated the mainstream breakthrough of many funk artists who followed.
- The album features a blend of tight funk grooves and more adventurous, jazz-influenced arrangements. Tracks like "Jungle Juice" showcase the band's instrumental prowess. The LP was largely overlooked upon its initial release but has since gained a cult following among funk collectors.
- This release is a prime example of the deep funk sound emerging from the American South in the early 1970s. It captures a band on the cusp of developing its signature sound. The album's raw energy is a hallmark of Southern Comfort's live performances.
Southern Comfort was a funk and soul band from New Orleans. "Frog City" was their debut album, released in 1971.
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