by Stephen Thomas ErlewineE.U., originally known as Experience Unlimited, is one of D.C.s original go-go bands, but they never scored a pop hit until 1988, when Da Butt became a dance sensation, thanks to Spike Lees School Daze movie. While they didnt record many great albums — 1989s Livin Large, which was riding on the success of Da Butt, came the closest — each of their records has something that would appeal to hardcore funk fans. But E.U.s strength was never captured on vinyl — it was their energetic, groove-oriented live shows that earned them a large following in the 80s, not their records.