Don Was - Rester stoïque face à l'adversité

Don Was emerges from the production shadows with Groove In The Face Of Adversity, a record that radiates mature elegance and unwavering musical joy.

Originally released in 1983, this solo album from the Was co-founder (Not Was) captures a moment when funk, soul and studio magic merged with playful ambition. Known for his production work with icons from various genres, Was uses this album to express his own artistic voice – rooted in a groove-driven philosophy and a deep love for rhythmic storytelling.

Tracks like Out Come The Freaks and Wheel Me Out pulse with offbeat funk energy and subtle humor, while Tell Me That I’m Dreaming leans toward softer, synth-infused soul textures. The arrangements feel loose but intentional, blending live instrumentation and early '80s studio experimentation in a way that is both eccentric and infectious.

This vinyl pressing resurrects a cult gem that focuses as much on personality as on musicality. Groove In The Face Of Adversity is less about perfection and more about feeling – a reminder that even in uncertain times, groove remains undefeated, and Don Was knows exactly how to keep it going.