One side of this album has three jazzier, more improvisatonal cuts, the other a good sampling of the band's Afro-funk groove. ~ J. Poet, Rovi
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One side of this album has three jazzier, more improvisatonal cuts, the other a good sampling of the band's Afro-funk groove. ~ J. Poet, Rovi
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Seller's Description:
Fair. This item has very light surface scratches that do not affect the use of the disc/s. This is a USED item. Case and cover may or may not have wear or damage. All items unless otherwise noted will include disc, case, and artwork. Codes have been used. Other contents such as booklets may vary, please inquire for details. All items ship Monday-Friday within 2-3 business days.
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Very good; Collectible. Studio Album, released in 1971 Track Listings 1. Beautiful Seven (6: 45) 2. Y Sharp (6: 21) 3. Spirits Up Above (7: 18) 4. Survival (6: 19) 5. Move On (4: 34) 6. Rabiatu (5: 07) 7. Woyaya (4: 27) Total Time: 40: 44 Line-up/Musicians-Teddy Osei / Flute, Percussion, Sax (Tenor), Vocals, Drums (African), G-Wendel Richardson / Guitar, Vocals-Mac Tontoh / Trumpet, Cowbell, Flugelhorn, ? -Robert Bailey / Organ, Timbales, Piano-Osibisa Choir / Choir, Chorus-Loughty Amao / Flute, Sax (Tenor), Sax (Baritone), Conga, Saxophone-Sol Amarfio / Bongos, Cowbell, ? , Drums-Robert Bailey / Keyboards-Roy Bedeau / Bass Releases information 1971 LP MCA 43 An excellent follow up to their debut album, this LP is much better recorded, and the songs show more variety and maturity. The percussion steals the show. The seven musicians play a kind of African jazz rock with a great deal of energy and feeling. The absolute stand out track is "Survival", with Loughty Amao's incredible vocal "scat" percussion, and a chant that will bring goose bumps to your skin. You can feel the drum beats in your chest, and sway and dance to this joyous music, when you play this LP. The sound of the recording captures the essential thrill and excitement of Osibisa. I defy you to keep your body still through any one of the songs on the LP. A thoroughly enjoyable musical experience. This is the original MCA DL7-5327 STEREO LP. Other than a hint of rubbing on the cover, a two-inch seam split on the top of the back gatefold, and a tiny horizontal scratch on side 1, track 3 (probably doesn't affect play), both the cover, the pages, and the record are in very good condition. Check my feedback to see that I sell exactly as I describe.
