Coolin’ Off

The classic debut of Galactic (and Fog City Records)

Galactic staked their place in the rich tradition of Crescent City funk with the release of their debut album Coolin’ Off on Fog City Records. Recorded and produced by Dan Prothero at New Orleans' legendary Sea Saint Studios, the recording launched a career that now spans more than 28 years.

Coolin’ Off is now on Sony Music, but we are proud to claim this now-classic New Orleans record as our first release.

“A deep-grooving brand of muscular, economic, syncopated soul-funk that hits the ear with almost bewildering impact. Well aware of their town’s daunting precedents (by which they’ll invariably be judged), Galactic manages to deliver the heat, rhythm and style with good grace, a twist of historic influence, and that most essential of elements: the try-for-further sense of exploration and adventure that has always characterized New Orleans’ best bands. Almost too good to be true. ”

— L.A. Weekly

“One party record that you put on to leave on.”

— Billboard (Spotlight review)

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Produced, engineered and mixed by Dan Prothero

Coolin’ Off was recorded by Dan Prothero at Sea-Saint Recording Studio in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Personnel: Stanton Moore (drums), Robert Mercurio (bass), Jeff Raines (guitar), Rich Vogel (keyboards), Theryl deClouet (vocals), with Eric Traub (saxophone), Erik Jekabsen (trumpet) and Mark Mullins (trombone).

“Ascendant stars of the eclectic, Cafe Brasil-based music scene on Frenchmen Street in New Orleans, Galactic is sensuous, swampy, and plenty-tight like only the Crescent City could supply. A cool, young quintet, Galactic takes the Big Easy’s groove and dance music beyond the seminal sissy strut, merging its gritty, street-band sway with sultry Carribbean instincts, post-Stax Southern syncopation, and an earthy sense of latitude unique to Frenchmen Street. Coolin’ Off is one party record that you put on to leave on.”

— Billboard (Spotlight Review)