The Meters – Zony Mash: New Orleans Funk Rarities

The Meters Zony Mash | Sundazed LP 5087

updated 9/30/2026

Sundazed Music 2003 – LP 5087

Description

The Meters – Zony Mash is a collection of vintage rarities and 
non-album B-sides from the legendary New Orleans funk quartet.
 Originally recorded between 1968 and 1971 during the band's
Josie Records period, these 13 tracks capture the tight, rhythmic sound 
of Art Neville, Leo Nocentelli, George Porter Jr. and Ziggy Modeliste.

Released by Sundazed Music as LP 5087, Zony Mash brings together 
essential New Orleans funk, soul and R&B grooves including “Zony Mash,”
 “A Message from the Meters,” “Stretch Your Rubber Band,” “Soul Machine” 
and “Groovy Lady.” The collection also features the Meters' distinctive 
interpretation of Burt Bacharach and Hal David's “The Look of Love.”

Line-up

Art Neville — keyboards, vocals
Leo Nocentelli — guitar, vocals
George Porter Jr. — bass, vocals
Ziggy Modeliste — drums, vocals

This is the classic Meters quartet, whose interplay between bass, 
drums, guitar and organ became a defining element 
of New Orleans funk.

Recording dates

1968–1971, with the material originating from the Meters' early
 Josie Records period. Zony Mash was subsequently 
compiled and released by Sundazed in 2003.

Producers

Allen Toussaint & Marshall Sehorn.
Rodney Mills – engineer
    

tracklist:

A1        Zony Mash
Written-By – Neville*, Porter*, Modeliste*, Nocentelli*
    2:58
A2        I Need More Time
Written-By – L.Nocentelli*
    3:12
A3        The Look Of Love
Written-By – B.Bacharach-H.David*
    3:34
A4        A Message From The Meters
Written-By – L.Nocentelli*
    2:40
A5        Stretch Your Rubber Band
Written-By – L.Nocentelli*
    2:41
A6        Soul Machine
Written-By – Neville*, Porter*, Modeliste*, Nocentelli*
    3:27
B1        (The World Is A Bit Under The Weather) Doodle-Oop
Written-By – Toussaint*, Nocentelli*
    2:34
B2        Good Old Funky Music
Written-By – L.Nocentelli*
    2:19
B3        Sassy Lady
Written-By – Neville*, Porter*, Modeliste*, Nocentelli*
    2:38
B4        Borro
Written-By – Neville*, Porter*, Modeliste*, Nocentelli*
    2:11
B5        Groovy Lady
Written-By – L.Nocentelli*
    2:43
B6        Meter Strut
Written-By – Neville*, Porter*, Modeliste*, Nocentelli*
    2:54
B7        Funky Meters Soul
Written-By – Neville*, Porter*, Modeliste*, Nocentelli*
    2:4

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