The World Famous Mad Lad's and The Jest "Us" Band - First Time I Saw Your Face I Think Im Falling For You

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Review by Tomas Mahring

Album Review: First Time I Saw Your Face / I Think I'm Falling For You Alright, let’s get this straight—this album isn’t just another dusty relic from 1987. Nah, man, it’s a raw slice of soul with enough funk to make your grandma breakdance in the kitchen. The World Famous Mad Lad's and The Jest "Us" Band team up here for something that feels like a sweaty basement jam session but polished just enough to slap on a record sleeve. Produced by J. Bobby Cole (whoever he is, tip of the hat), this thing bangs harder than most modern crap we’re force-fed today. Now, let’s talk tracks. First off, “I Think I Am Falling For You.” Yeah, yeah, the title sounds like some corny rom-com plotline, but don’t sleep on it. This track hits you right in the chest with its smooth-as-hell vocals and grooves so deep they might as well be illegal. It’s one of those songs where you can practically smell the cigarette smoke curling around the studio mics. Every time I hear it, I’m reminded why people used to actually care about music back then—not this auto-tuned nonsense flooding our playlists now. And then there’s “First Time I Saw Your Face.” Oh, hell yes. If the first track was a slow burn, this one’s a punch in the gut. The opening chords grab you by the collar and refuse to let go. It’s got this gritty vibe, like someone spilled beer all over the mixing board and decided to roll with it anyway. And honestly? That works. The vocals are dripping with emotion, hitting notes that feel more real than anything else out lately. You can tell these guys weren’t trying to reinvent the wheel—they just wanted to lay down some honest-to-God soul music. Mission freakin’ accomplished. What sticks with me about these two tracks is how unapologetically human they sound. There’s no hiding behind layers of production tricks or fancy effects. Just pure, raw talent pouring out of every note. You don’t hear stuff like this anymore unless you dig through crates at thrift stores or scour eBay for old vinyl. And maybe that’s the point—it’s not perfect, but damn if it doesn’t hit harder because of it. Here’s the kicker though: listening to this album makes me wonder what happened to music along the way. Like, seriously, how did we go from sweaty soul sessions to TikTok remixes? Maybe Express Records knew something we forgot—that good music doesn’t need bells and whistles; it needs heart. Or maybe I’m just trippin’. Either way, give this album a spin if you want a reminder of when music still had guts.

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TrackDurationPreview
First Time I Saw Your Face4:00
I Think I Am Falling For You3:00

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Catalog Numbers

GE-45-2286

Labels

Express Records

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • 7"
  • 45 RPM
  • White Label
  • Yellow Label

Credits

RoleCredit
ProducerJ. Bobby Cole

About The World Famous Mad Lad's and The Jest "Us" Band

The Mad Lads were an American rhythm and blues vocal group, who recorded on the Stax subsidiary label Volt in the 1960s. Their biggest hits were "Don't Have to Shop Around" (1965) and "I Want Someone" (1966) US soul harmony group from Memphis, Tennessee. For the reggae act use . Julius E. Green died on January 14, 2013 / William C. Brown III died on July 24, 2015 / John Gary Williams died in 2019

Real Name

    • The Mad Lads

Name Vars

  • Mad Lads
  • Madlads
  • Madlass
  • The Madlads
  • The Madlas
  • The World Famous Mad Lad's
  • The World Famous Mad Lads

Members

  • Julius Green
  • William C. Brown III
  • John Gary Williams
  • Quincy Billops

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s a fun fact: The album *First Time I Saw Your Face I Think I'm Falling For You* by The World Famous Mad Lad's and The Jest "Us" Band is a hidden gem from 1987. It blends smooth soul with funky vibes, produced by J. Bobby Cole. What makes it special? It’s one of those rare albums where every track feels like a warm hug for your ears. And get this—it was released on Express Records, a label that didn’t put out a ton of music, making it even more of a collector's dream today. Soul fans, take note!