Tori Ruffin may be best known for his work with Prince and Morris Day and the Time, both flagship ambassadors of the Minneapolis funk sound in the 1980s, but he’s actually had a surprisingly varied career. In the past, he has supported hip hop acts as notable as Snoop Dogg, as well as punk bands as wild as the Bad Brians and Fishbone. His own band, Freak Juice, has just released a new album out on Horton Records, titled They Call Us Juice. They Call Us Juice is nothing if not eclectic, combining Ruffin’s broad musical interest, from metal to reggae to funk and hip hop, busting grooves and breaking hearts every step of the way. It’s a party record in a manner that is almost entirely lost to time. The grooves are thick, the atmosphere is bright and clear, and the attitude i...
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