Paladin (1971/2007) Esoteric Records - ECLEC2005

 

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progressive rock mix of rock, blues, soul, jazz

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Paladin was a British progressive rock band which released two albums on the Bronze Records label. They played in venues across the UK as they worked to develop their sound, performing a mix of rock, blues, soul, jazz, and Latin music. Paladin's use of dual keyboards also created a unique sound. These performances were noticed by Bronze Records (who also recorded Uriah Heep and Manfred Mann). On January 8, 1971, Paladin entered Olympic Studios in London to record their debut eponymous first album, produced by Philamore Lincoln. The reviews were good, but the sales were disappointing... The group disbanded near the end of 1972.

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Tracks:

01. Bad Time 6:53

02. Carry Me Home 3:26

03. Dance Of The Cobra 7:42

04. Third World 3:56

05. Fill Up Your Heart 5:42

06. Flying High 5:06

07. The Fakir 4:47

Personnel:

Derek Foley - lead guitar, slide guitar, vocals

Lou Stonebridge - vocals, electric piano, harmonica

Peter Solley - organ, violin, grand piano

Peter Beckett - bass guitar, vocals

Keith Webb - drums, percussion

Virus - Thoughts (1971/1991) Pilz 2021102-9

 

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progressive rock

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German progressive rock band from Bielefeld, active in the early 1970s.

Virus were a psychedelic band originating from Bielefeld in Northern Germany. They released only two albums "Revelation" (1970) and "Thoughts" (1971). The album was recorded in Star Studios, Hamburg and produced by Konrad Plank. The Virus lineup for the first album is: Werner Monka (guitar), Jörg-Dieter Krahe (organ), Bernd "Molle" Hohmann (vocals, flute), Reinhold Spiegelfeld (bass) and Wolfgang Rieke (drums).

The second album "Thoughts" is a big change from their first one. The lineup change considerably as well, leaving only Krahe and Rieke from the original group. The new members were: Axel Nieling (drums), Jürgen Schäfer (bass, vocals), Bernd Rösner (guitar) and Werner Vogt (bass, guitar, vocals). In this album they abandoned their long tracks and space rock and psychedelic nature. This album presents a more mainstream approach with blues rock songs. Therefore this would not be of interest for those looking them for their psychedelic and progressive sound.

Tracks:

01. King Heroin - 5:36

02. Manking, Where Do You Go? (Virus/Virus) - 4:58

03. Theme - 0:22

04. Old Time Movie - 4:13

05. Butterflies - 4:25

06. Take Your Thoughts - 6:08

07. Sittin' And Smokin' - 2:55

08. Going On (Virus/Virus) - 4:31

09. Deeds Of The Past (Virus/Virus) - 2:12

10. My Strand-Eyed Girl - 4:12

Personnel:

Jörg-Dieter Krahe - keyboards

Bernd Rösner - guitar

Werner Vogt - bass, vocals

Jürgen Schäfer - bass, vocals

Wolfgang "Dicken" Rieke - drums

Axel Nieling - percussion

Török Ádám & Mini - Supersession 2000 (2000) NarRator Records - NRR 016

 

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live progressive jazz and blues music

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Ádam Török (Budapest, January 12, 1948 – Budapest, April 18, 2023) is a well-known blues-rock vocalist and flute virtuoso, he is one of the most characteristic hungarian musicians. He has made a long succesfull career in the last 55 years. He always plays with the best musicians from the progressive, jazz and blues. He has founded, led the famous band the Mini

The "Supersession 2000" recorded live in concert at the Petőfi Hall in Budapest on January 29, 2000. 68 minutes of pure music, outspoken lyrics! 100% live recording, free of any post-production work!

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A koncertfelvétel a Petőfi csarnokban készült, 2000. január 29-én. 68 perc tiszta zene, szókimondó szöveg! 100% élő, utólagos rájátszásoktol mentes felvétel!

Tracks:

1. Tabán 2000

2. Árny a sarkon túl

3. Lusta blues

4. Hívj fel

5. Körbezárt a dzsungel

6. Álomkocsma XXI. század

7. Everyday I Have the Blues

8. Dobshow

9. Misztikus utazás a Pecsába

10. Alligátor

11. Call Me, Baby, One More Time

Personnel:

Ádám Török - flute, voice

Károly Németh - Fender piano, Roland JV90 synth

István Kerékgyártó - bass

Milkós Köves - drums

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Tibor Tátrai - guitar (tracks: 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)

Tony Lakatos (tracks: 3, 4, 7, 9), Ákos Csejtey (tracks: 5, 6) - saxophones 

Tom Beck - drums (tracks: 7, 8, 9)

György Ferenczi - harmonica (tracks: 3, 9), violin (tracks: 4)

Kovács Kornél Fekete - trumpet (tracks: 5, 6)

Pollution (1971 Vinyl) Prophesy Records - SD 6051

 

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jazz-funk/soul

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Pollution were an American jazz-funk/soul band from Los Angeles that released two eponymous albums on Prophesy Records in 1971/72. The music on both releases is soul-inspired rock with horns and occassional nods to country rock. I wouldn't call it psychedelic but it definitely draws on 60s era rock as well as period social concerns. The first album is is the funkiest of the two, in part because of the contribution of Dobie Gray, who has a much more soulful sound than the vocalists on the 2ns album. (Max) Discography: Pollution (1971), Pollution II (1972)

Tracks

1. Travelin' High (With The Lord) (Christiaan Mostert, John Sargent) - 3:21

2. This Feelin' Won't Last Long (James Quill Smith) - 3:49

3. Ballad Of A Well Known Gun (Elton John, Bernie Taupin) - 4:43

4. Do You Really Have A Heart (Paul Williams, Rodger Nichols) - 3:31

5. Dry Dream (Christiaan Mostert, James Quill Smith) - 3:45

6. Underdog (Sylvester Stewart) - 3:59

7. River (James Quill Smith) - 4:17

8. Lo And Behold (James Taylor) - 3:52

9. Mother Earth (Lewis Simpkin, Peter Chatman) - 7:04

Personnel:

Bass, Backing Vocals - John Lambert 

Choir - The Church Of What's Happening Now Choir

Choir [Leader] - Táta

Guitar, Harmonica, Vocals - James Quill Smith

Lead Vocals, Percussion - Dobie Gray, Táta Vega

Percussion, Backing Vocals - Dennis Kenmore

Saxophone, Flute, Keyboards, Backing Vocals - Christiaan Mostert

Trumpet, Keyboards, Backing Vocals - Richard Lewis 

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Congas - Joe Lalo (1,3)

Piano - Right Reverend Ether (1,2)

Synthesizer - Paul Lewinthal (2)

Tinariwen (ⵜⵏⵔⵓⵏ) - Amadjar (2019) Wedge - CD00119

 

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mix of blues, rock and traditional Tuareg music (world music)

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"Music is perhaps the most universal of the performing arts and is found in every society, most often as an integral part of other performing art. Excellence in music performance involves two major components like a genuine understanding of what the music is about, its structure and meaning, and a complete mastery of the instrumental technique."

Amadjar is the eighth album by the Tuareg band Tinariwen, released on September 6, 2019. The album's title means "the foreign traveler" in the Tamashek language. 

Tinariwen (Tamasheq: ⵜⵏⵔⵓⵏ; with vowels ⵜⵉⵏⴰⵔⵉⵡⵉⵏ; plural of ténéré meaning "desert") is a collective of Tuareg musicians from the Sahara region of southern Algeria and of northern Mali, in the region of Azawad. Considered pioneers of desert blues, the group's guitar-driven style combines traditional Tuareg and African music with Western rock music...

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Treklist:

1. Tenere Maloulat (03:44)

2. Zawal (04:05)

3. Amalouna (04:01)

4. Taqkal Tarha (04:00)

5. Anina (03:44)

6. Madjam Mahilkamen (03:48)

7. Takount (03:12)

8. Iklam Dglour (04:36)

9. Kel Tinawen (03:57)

10. Itous Ohar (04:20)

11. Mhadjar Yassouf Idjan (04:23)

12. Wartilla (05:36)

13. Lalla (04:56)

Personnel:

Ibrahim Ag Alhabib – lead vocals and lead guitar (tracks 1,3,4,8,9,10,11)

Abdallah Ag Alhousseyni – lead vocals and lead guitar (tracks 2,5,7,12,13), backing vocals (all tracks)

Alhassane Ag Touhami – lead vocals and lead guitar (track 6), backing vocals (all tracks)

Eyadou Ag Leche – bass (all tracks), guitar (tracks 4,9), backing vocals (all tracks)

Elaga Ag Hamid – guitar (all tracks), backing vocals (all tracks)

Said Ag Ayad – percussion (all tracks), backing vocals (all tracks), guitar (tracks 6,9)

Noura Mint Seymali – lead vocals (track 3), ardin (tracks 2,3,7), backing vocals (track 7)

Amar Chaoui – percussion (all tracks)

Lala, Aicha – backing vocals (tracks 1,4,5,6,9,10,11)

Rodolph Burger – guitar (track 8)

Warren Ellis – violin loops (tracks 1,2,8,11,12)

Cass McCombs – guitar (tracks 9,10), backing vocals (track 9)

Micah Nelson – charango, mandolin (track 4)

Stephen O'Malley – guitar (tracks 3,10,12)

Jeiche Ould Chighaly – guitar (track 2)

Hatfield And The North - Afters (1980/2011) Virgin VJCP - 98008

 

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Canterbury sound

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Compilation from "Hatfield and the North" and "The Rotters' Club" from 1974 and 1975, added single from 1974, and some live recordings.

Hatfield and the North were an experimental Canterbury scene rock band. Formed in October 1972 to June 1975, some reunions thereafter (1990, 2005)

Excellent band from the Canterbury school, with extreme explored musicianship, led by the ex Caravan leader and bass player Richard Sinclair. His strong and characteristic vocals add a lot to the music, already rich in instrumentation. Keyboardist Dave Stewart is another big player here, bringing up the atmosphere with his valve saturation driven keyboard sounds.

Tracklist:

1. Let's eat (Real soon) (3:14)

2. Fitter Stoke has a bath (4:33)

3. Mumps. edited (8:14)

4. Share it. which segues wonderfully into... (3:02)

5. Lounging there trying (3:15)

6. The Stubbs effect (0:23)

7. Big jobs (Poo Poo extract) (0:45)

8. Going up to people and tinkling (2:17)

9. Calyx (2:46)

10. (Big) John Wayne socks psychology on the jaw (0:43)

11. Chaos at the greasy spoon. edited cunningly cross faded into... (0:23)

12. Halfway between Heaven and Earth (6:08)

13. Oh,Len's nature! (2:00)

14. Lything and gracing (3:48)

15. Prenut (3:55)

16. Your majesty is like a cream donut (Loud) (1:37)

Tracks 1 and 2 were released as the A- and B-sides respectively of a 1974 single released on Virgin Records. Tracks 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 15 and 16 are songs from The Rotters' Club, tracks 6 to 9 inclusive are from Hatfield and the North, and tracks 12 to 14 inclusive are edited recordings of live performances in France, mixed by Peter Wade.

Personnel:

Phil Miller - guitar

Pip Pyle - drums, noise

Richard Sinclair - bass, vocals

Dave Stewart - keyboards

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Mont Campbell - French horn (10,11)

Lindsay Cooper - oboe & bassoon (10)

Barbara Gaskin - backing vocals (2,3,15,16)

Jimmy Hastings - flutes (2,15) saxes (16)

Tim Hodgkinson - clarinet (10)

Amanda Parsons - backing vocals (2,3,15,16)

Ann Rosenthal - backing vocals (2,3,15,16)

Robert Wyatt - voice (9)

The first three albums of the band Locomotiv GT (1992/3CD) Hungaroton Gong Kft.

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prog rock, classic rock

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Locomotiv GT (often abbreviated LGT, and sometimes using the nickname Loksi) was a Hungarian rock band formed in 1971. Starting out as a progressive rock band, they later experimented with many other styles including jazz, funk, and pop. During their heyday they were one of Hungary's most popular rock bands. The band broke up in 2016 after the death of longtime singer/bassist Tamás Somló......

Their self-titled debut album was released in December 1971, and their second album Ringasd el magad was released the following year. The band's third album Bummm! was released in 1973. Tamás Barta left the band and defected to the United States, which then caused the Hungarian government to ban Bummm! for the next ten years in retaliation. (Barta was murdered in the United States under mysterious circumstances in 1982.)... 

Excellent editions... I can recommend!...

➡ Locomotiv GT (1971/1992) Hungaroton Gong Kft. - HCD 37528

Tracks:

01. Egy Dal Azokért, Akik Nincsenek Itt (Gábor Presser) - 4:57

02. A Napba Öltözött Lány (Károly Frenreisz) - 4:48

03. A Kötéltáncos Álma (Támas Barta) - 3:26

04. A Tengelykezű Félember (Gábor Presser) - 4:19

05. Hej, Én Szólok Hozzád (Gábor Presser) - 5:41

06. Ezüst Nyár (Gábor Presser) - 2:56

07. Ordító Arcok (Támas Barta) - 4:11

08. Sose Mondd A Mamának (Károly Frenreisz) - 3:43

09. Nem Nekem Való (Károly Frenreisz) - 4:35

10. Royal Blues (Gipszeld Be A Kezed) (Támas Barta) - 3:04

Personnel:

- Gábor Presser - organ, piano, vibraphone, vocals

- Támas Barta - guitars

- Károly Frenreisz - soprano & tenor saxophone, flute, guitar, Fender bass, vocals

- József Laux - drums, congas

➡ Locomotiv GT - Ringasd el magad (1972/1992) Hungaroton Gong Kft. - HCD 37529

Tracks:

01. Cirkusz (Tamás Barta/Anna Adamis) – 4:28

02. A szerelem börtönében (Gábor Presser/Anna Adamis) – 3:08

03. Szerenád - szerelmemnek, ha lenne (Gábor Presser) – 2:24

04. A semmi kertje (Károly Frenreisz/Anna Adamis) – 4:28

05. Lincoln fesztivál blues (Tamás Barta, Károly Frenreisz) – 4:56

06. Ne szédíts (Károly Frenreisz/Anna Adamis) – 3:20

07. Kakukkos karóra (Tamás Barta/Anna Adamis) – 2:01

08. Kotta nélkül (Gábor Presser/Anna Adamis) – 6:33

09. Azt hittem (Tamás Barta, Gábor Presser) – 5:25

10. Megvárlak ma délben (Károly Frenreisz) – 3:56

11. Ringasd el magad (Gábor Presser/Anna Adamis) – 1:06

Personnel:

- Gábor Presser - Hammond organ, piano, electric piano, thumb piano, vibraphone, marimba, sound generator, lead vocals (01-03,08,09,11)

- Tamás Barta - electric, acoustic and slide guitar, banjo, lead vocals (07)

- Károly Frenreisz - Fender bass, soprano & tenor saxophone, flute, oboe, lead vocals (04,06,10)

- József Laux - Ludwig drums, congas, percussion

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- Sarolta Zalatnay - vocals

- Bartók Chamber Choir conducted by Mihály Tóth

➡ Locomotiv GT - Bummm! (1973/1992) Hungaroton Gong Kft. - HCD 37530

Tracks:

01. Ringasd el magad - A Képzelt riport című musicalből (Gábor Presser, Anna Adamis) - 4:54

02. Kék asszony (Gábor Presser, Anna Adamis) - 3:31

03. Gyere, gyere ki a hegyoldalba (Tamás Barta, Gábor Presser) - 2:42

04. Visszamegyek a falumba (Tamás Barta, Gábor Presser) - 3:57

05. Bárzene (Tamás Barta) - 4:11

06. Ö még csak tizennégy (Tamás Barta, Anna Adamis) - 3:47

07. Szabadits meg (Tamás Barta, Anna Adamis) - 3:32

08. Vallomás (Tamás Barta, Anna Adamis) - 3:52

09. Mondd, mire van? (Gábor Presser, Anna Adamis) - 2:37

10. Miénk itt a tér (Gábor Presser, Anna Adamis) - 2:51

Personnel:

- Gábor Presser - organ, piano, lead vocals (02-04,09,10), backing vocals

- Tamás Barta - guitar, slide guitar, acoustic guitar, harmonica, harp, lead vocals (06-08), backing vocals

- Tamás Somló - bass, alto saxophone, lead vocals (01,09), backing vocals

- József Laux - drums, percussion

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- "Shangó Ray" Dely - congas

 

Elton John - Madman Across The Water (1971/2022) Rocket Entertainment/UMC/EMI - 3583614

 

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pop-rock, progressive rock

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Madman Across The Water is the fourth studio album by English musician Elton John, released on 5 November 1971 by DJM and Uni Records. The album was his third album to be released in 1971, at which point John had been rising to prominence as a popular music artist. John's first progressive rock album. Yes keyboardist Rick Wakeman plays Hammond organ on three songs. The album was included in Robert Dimery's 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die.

The bonus of the album contained a longer version of "Razor Face", which extended the song-ending jam to 6:42 instead of the early fade on the original album and the longer version of "Madman Across The Water" to 8:50. Excellent edition... I can recommend!...

Tracks:

01. Tiny Dancer 6:13

02. Levon 5:20

03. Razor Face 4:41

04. Madman Across The Water 5:55

05. Indian Sunset 6:43

06. Holiday Inn 4:16

07. Rotten Peaches 4:55

08. All The Nasties 5:06

09. Goodbye 1:45

Bonus:

10. Indian Sunset (Live Radio Broadcast, 1970) 5:17

11. Madman Across The Water (Original Version, featuring Mick Ronson) 8:50

12. Rock Me When He's Gone 5:01

13. Levon (Mono Single Version) 4:44

14. Razor Face (Extended Version) 6:43

Personnel:

- Elton John - piano, vocals (01-14)

- Roger Pope - drums (01,03,06,14)

- David Glover - bass (01,03,06,14)

- Caleb Quaye - electric guitar (01-03,13,14), acoustic guitar (06)

- B.J.Cole - steel guitar (01)

- Davey Johnstone - acoustic guitar (01,04,07), mandolin (06), sitar (06)

- Barry Morgan - drums (02,11,13)

- Brian Odgers - bass (02,13)

- Brian Dee - harmonium (02,13)

- Les Thatcher - acoustic guitar (02,13)

- Michael Chapman - Acoustic Guitar (11)

- Rick Wakeman - organ (03,04,07,14)

- Jack Emblow - accordion (03,14)

- Terry Cox - drums (04,05,07)

- Herbie Flowers - electric bass (04,05,07,11)

- Ray Cooper - percussion (04,07,12), tambourine (08)

- Chris Spedding - electric guitar (04), slide guitar (07)

- Mick Ronson - electric guitar (11)

- Diana Lewis - ARP synthesiser (04,07)

- Chris Laurence - acoustic bass (05)

- Nigel Olsson - drums (08)

- Dee Murray - bass (08)

- Madeline Bell - Tambourine (12)

- Cantores in Ecclesia Choir - Robert Kirby (05,08)

- Lesley Duncan (01,02,06,07,12,13), Sue & Sunny (01,02,06,07,13), Barry St.John (01,02,06,07,13), Liza Strike (01,02,06,07,12,13), Roger Cook (01,06,07), Tony Burrows (01,06,07), Terry Steele (01,06,07), Dee Murray (01,06,07), Nigel Olsson (01,06,07), Doris Troy, Kay Garner, Madeline Bell (12) - backing vocals

Paul Revere & The Raiders - The Essential (2011/2CD) Columbia/Legacy - 88697 81565 2

 

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Contemporary Pop/Pop Rock, Gaeage Rock, Beat

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The Essential Paul Revere & The Raiders is a double-CD compilation released in 2011, featuring a collection of the band's most notable tracks. The album includes all the timeless hits and adds some rarely anthologized late-career oddities. It was released under the labels Columbia and Legacy. The compilation contains 36 songs, with a total duration of 1 hour and 39 minutes.

CD1

1. Louie Louie 2:42

2. Over You 2:13

3. My Wife Can't Cook 2:27

4. Steppin' Out 2:31

5. Just Like Me 2:33

6. Ride Your Pony 2:45

7. Kicks 2:27

8. Shake It Up 4:05

9. Louie, Go Home 2:40

10. Hungry 2:56

11. The Great Airplane Strike 2:58

12. Louise 2:07

13. Good Thing 3:04

14. Ups And Downs 2:49

15. Him Or Me - What's It Gonna Be? 2:51

16. Mo'reen 2:31

17. I Had A Dream 2:21

18. Goin' To Memphis 2:44

CD2

1. Do Unto Others 2:13

2. Peace Of Mind 2:27

3. Too Much Talk 2:15

4. Happening '68 (TV Version) 1:34

5. Don't Take It So Hard 2:24

6. Cinderella Sunshine 2:00

7. Mr. Sun, Mr. Moon 2:47

8. Let Me! 3:57

9. Freeborn Man 3:33

10. GTO Judge Breakaway 2:45

11. We Gotta All Get Together (From The Motion Picture "Square Root") 2:58

12. Just Seventeen 3:50

13. Gone Movin' On 2:39

14. Indian Reservation 2:54

15. Birds Of A Feather 2:41

16. Country Wine 2:30

17. Powder Blue Mercedes Queen 3:05

18. Song Seller 3:33

The Best Of Cymande (1992) Sequel Records – NEX CD 202

 

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rock, reggae, funk / soul

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Cymande are a British funk group that was originally active in the early 1970s. The band name derives from a calypso word for "dove", which symbolises peace and love, "Dove" is also the title of one of their best-known songs. With a membership deriving from several Caribbean nations, Cymande were noted for an eclectic mix of funk, soul, reggae, rock, African music, calypso, and jazz that they called "nyah-rock". The band formed in 1971 and released three albums before disbanding in 1974. After gaining newfound popularity when their music was sampled by many notable rap artists, Cymande reformed in the 2010s.

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1971-ben alakult Londonban, Angliában, guyanai, jamaicai és Saint Vincent zenészekkel. A Cymande név a calypso szóból származik ami galambot jelent, amely a békét és a szeretetet szimbolizálja. Olyan zenei stílust játszanak, amelyet Nyah-Rocknak hívnak: funk, soul, reggae és afrikai ritmusok keveréke. A zenekar legnagyobb kezdeti sikerét Amerikában érte el, és 1975-ig aktívan felvételeket készítettek és felléptek... A Cymande újjáalakult, és körülbelül 2010 óta játszik élőben.

Tracklist:

1. The Message (4:19)

2. Brothers On The Slide (4:12)

3. Dove (10:56)

4. Bra (5:07)

5. Fug (4:25)

6. For Baby Woh (2:18)

7. Rickshaw (5:55)

8. Equitorial Forest (3:38)

9. Listen (4:41)

10. Getting It Back (4:18)

11. Anthracite (5:35)

12. Willy's Headache (4:52)

13. Genevieve (3:18)

14. Pon De Dungle (3:43)

15. Rastafarian Folk Song (3:12)

16. One More (3:06)

17. Zion I (3:25)

Collection of Cymande's three classic albums ("Cymande", "Second Time Around" and "Promised Heights"), originally released in 1972-74.

Personnel:

Bass - Steve Scipio

Congas, Percussion, Vocals - Pablo Gonsales

Drums - Sam Kelly

Guitar - Patrick Patterson 

Producer - John Schroeder

Saxophone, Flute, Bongos - Mike Rose 

Saxophone [Alto], Saxophone [Soprano] - Derek Gibbs

Saxophone [Tenor] - Peter Serreo

Vocals, Percussion - Joey Dee, Ray King