Trouble Funk’s 'Trouble Over Here, Trouble Over There' captures the uncontainable spirit of Washington, D.C.’s go-go movement at its creative peak. Released in 1987, this album distills the band’s signature blend of deep, percussive funk and propulsive, call-and-response energy—a sound that powered countless block parties and helped define a regional genre with a global footprint. From the opening thump of the drums to the blaring horns and gritty vocals, Trouble Funk delivers a relentless groove designed to keep bodies in motion. The album stands as a crucial document for anyone fascinated by the crossroads of funk, dance, and community. Rather than smoothing out its rough edges, the band leans into the raw, improvisational nature of go-go, making each track feel alive and immediate. For collectors and devotees of American music history, this LP belongs on the shelf alongside the likes of James Brown and Parliament-Funkadelic—not just as a relic, but as an invitation to experience a living, breathing tradition. If you crave music that makes the room move and tells a story with every breakbeat, 'Trouble Over Here, Trouble Over There' is the real deal.
Track List:
- Over Here -
A1 - Trouble - 5:26
A2 - Woman Of Principle - 3:31
A3 - Hey Tee Bone - 5:25
A4 - All Over The World - 4:16
- Over There -
B1 - Stroke - 3:30
B2 - New Money - 7:04
B3 - Sexy - 3:43
B4 - Break It Up - 5:24