Mandingo - Primeval Rhythm of Life [New CD]

This digitally remastered reissue is presented as a mini-LP Gatefold replica (including original liner notes and pics) with paper spine (obi) plus inner sleeve containing complete lyrics.

In the 70’s, when the Exotica genre slowly deceased, a short-lived craze about all things Africa took place and the incessant rise of the Funk theme, whose tenuous beginnings were already planted in the late 60’s, stood in the scene with the success of artists like Manu Dibango or Fela Kuti.

One British band leader called Geoff Love recognized the signs of the time. Having played in Easy Listening bands such as the poetically named Manuel And The Music Of The Mountains before, he decided to go into a totally different direction. With the help of producer Norman Newell (1919–2004), he gathered session musicians around him, got hold of talented song writers and unleashed a highly explosive mixture of exotic drums, gigantic brass layers and electronic devices. While Geoff Love achieved this on every album, it is The Primeval Rhythm Of Life where this concept is brought to life… and then beyond! It is unbelievable how aggressive,hot-tempered, steamy and full-blooded this release is. Mandingo could be the next of kin to the crazy stage persona of Leon Johnson aka Chaino, but are much more versatile due to their manpower.

Recorded in the mid 70’s, utilising state of the art analogue equipment and techniques, this album was highly regarded by Hi-Fi buffs worldwide for its clarity, dynamics, sonic response and broad stereo spectrum. It was widely used as a demonstration record in music shops and many Hi-Fi shows.

TRACKS:

01. MANDINGO 
02. BLACK RITE 
03. MEDICINE MAN 
04. JUNGLE WEDDING 
05. CHANT OF THE VIRGINS 
06. SACRIFICE 
07. TIGER IN THE NIGHT 
08. BLACK FIRE 
09. MOON GODDESS 
10. PAGAN RITUAL