The Meters - Rejuvenation

The Meters — Rejuvenation

Includes "People Say," "Just Kissed My Baby" and "It Ain't No Use"

Part of the Acoustic Sounds 40 Series

Releasing 40 titles to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Acoustic Sounds!

Hybrid SACD

Mastered to DSD from the original analog master tape

When The Meters dropped Rejuvenation in 1974, the funk world shifted on its axis. Produced by Allen Toussaint, this is the New Orleans groove machine at full throttle — a masterclass in rhythm, feel, and fire. Every track locks into that deep pocket only The Meters could create, powered by George Porter Jr.'s elastic bass, Zigaboo Modeliste's razor-tight drumming, Art Neville's soulful keys, and Leo Nocentelli's greasy, gritty guitar lines.

Now restored to its full glory by Analogue Productions and pressed to Hybrid SACD, this definitive reissue lets Rejuvenation breathe with new life. The clarity, warmth, and punch reveal every nuance of Toussaint's production — from the steamy pulse of "Just Kissed My Baby" to the swaggering "People Say" and the slow-burn funk sermon "It Ain't No Use."

Rejuvenation captures the raw, rhythmic genius that would go on to fuel generations of hip-hop, rock, and R&B artists.

Rejuvenation isn't just a funk essential — it's a cornerstone of American music history.  Load your player and experience that unmistakable New Orleans groove. 

 

1. People Say

2. Love Is For Me

3. Just Kissed My Baby

4. What'cha Say

5. Jungle Man

6. Hey Pocky A-Way

7. It Ain't No Use

8. Loving You Is On My Mind

9. Africa

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