SINS OF SATAN ** 1976 ** Thou Shalt Boogie Forever

A masterpiece of early Detroit disco -- the debut album by Sins of Satan, and a club classic all the way through! The group have a great sound that really belies their Motor City roots -- one that's not afraid to use heavier guitars and funkier elements, but which also rolls along in a tight clubby groove that's equal part disco and equal parts ensemble funk. Jimmy Roach is the main main behind the production and arrangements on the set -- and he's got a great little touch that brings in some moogy bits from time to time, and which knows just the right point to chill out. The album's actually got two totally great mellow cuts -- the spacey "Sunshine Girl" and harmony soul "Autumn" -- alongside the hard-rolling groovers "Dance & Free Your Mind", "Rope-a-Dope", "Heavy Traffic", and "Devil's Disco".