A South Bronx Story


A South Bronx Story is a 2000 compilation album by rock band ESG. Prior to the release of A South Bronx Story, the band's back catalog had been almost impossible to find.

Critical reception

The Village Voice wrote that the group's "drums’n’chants sound resembled a Mardi Gras Indian tribe or Yoruba percussion ensemble as much as the stripped-down funk that Prince and Cameo were pioneering." The Guardian wrote: "Bridging the gap between dance and punk, their sound was utterly their own, as this compilation of material from 1980–87 attests."
It ranked #7 on Spin's list of the top 10 reissues of 2000.

Track listing

  • all songs written by ESG
  1. "You're No Good" – 3:12
  2. "Moody" – 2:48
  3. "UFO" – 2:56
  4. "It's Alright" – 2:39
  5. "Moody " – 4:18
  6. "Tiny Sticks" – 3:03
  7. "My Love For You" – 2:55
  8. "Come Away" – 3:14
  9. "Dance" – 4:32
  10. "Parking Lot Blues" – 2:54
  11. "Chistelle" – 1:54
  12. "About You" – 2:05
  13. "Erase You" – 4:08
  14. "Get Funky" – 2:35
  15. "Hold Me Right" – 2:56
  16. "I Can't Tell You What To Do" – 4:06

Personnel

  • Deborah Scroggins – bass, vocals
  • Renee Scroggins – lead vocals, guitar
  • Valerie Scroggins – drums, vocals
  • Marie Scroggins – congas, vocals
  • Tito Libran – congas