Mandala - Soul Crusade (1968/2010) Wounded Bird Records - WOU 8184

 

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Rhythm and Blues, Soul

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Canadian rhythm and blues and soul band from the 1960s.

The group started as The Rogues, renamed themselves to The Five Rogues and to Mandala in 1966. Mandala disbanded in 1969, after which Troiano and some of the other members formed the new band Bush. 

Mandala released one and only LP Soul Crusade in 1968, which is a mix of wild-eyed organ soul, heavy R&B and fuzzed-out garage sounds.

Tracks:

1. World Of Love 2:43

2. One Short Year 3:03

3. Love-Itis 2:39

4. Come On Home 5:54

5. Every Single Day 3:43

6. Mellow Carmello Palumbo 3:40

7. Can’t Hold Out 2:33

8. Don’t Make Me Cry 3:06

9. Stop Cryin’ On My Shoulder 2:29

10. Faith 5:59

Personnel:

Bass - Don Elliot 

Leader, Guitar - Domenic Troiano

Organ, Vibraphone - Hugh Sullivan

Percussion - Whitey Glan

Vocal - Rey Kenner

Horn & String arrangements -  Bob Brough & Don Troiano (2,5,10) Arif Mardin (3)