Fleur De Lys - "Brick By Brick (Stone By Stone)" (2:28)
Mike Berry - "Soul Ride" (2:48)
Richard Kent Style - "Just A Little Misunderstanding" (2:24)
Ossie Layne Show - "Sing A Simple Song" (3:30)
Graham Dee - "Mr Super Cool" (3:15)
Review: Acid Jazz top up their longstanding Rare Mod series, one of their most fervently clamoured-over compilations to have been conceived since their launch. A recent three-volume boxset set the tone for its recollection; and now, we're met with a further Best Of record, bottling the essence of the highly headsy and in-the-know series into a tighter thirteen-track compendium. Compiling the many lost classics without which there would be no 'sound' to typify the original Mod scene - a fusion of hard 60s r&b, freakbeat, soul and pop - the likes of Cathedral, Shyster, Fleur De Lys, Dog Soul, Maxine and Richard Kent Style all abound across a well-rounded quadraphonic crunch.
Orchestre Poly Rythmo De Cotonou Rep Pop Du Benin - "Segla" (6:55)
IPA Boogie - "Get The Music Now" (edit) (4:22)
Orchestre Black Dragons De Porto Novo Dahomey - "E Sa F'Aiye" (3:17)
TP Orchestre Poly Rythmo De Cotonou - "Aiha Ni Kpe We" (edit) (5:32)
Les Sympathics De Porto Novo Benin - "Ego-Ibo" (7:00)
Orchestre Poly Rythmo De Cotonou Dahomey - "Gbeti Ma Djro" (3:00)
Orchestre Les Volcans Du Benin - "Oya Ka Jojo" (6:23)
TP Orchestre Poly Rythmo - "It's A Vanity" (4:21)
Orchestre Anassoua Jazz De Parakou - "Bakassine Gabou" (5:41)
Orchestre Poly Rythmo De Cotonou Rep Pop Du Benin - "Nan Man Nan" (6:01)
Ogassa - "Gbe We Gnin Wa Bio" (edit) (5:48)
TP Orchestre Poly Rythmo De Cotonou - "Kpede Do Gbe Houenou" (4:38)
Review: Founded in the late 1960s by record store owner Seidou Adissa, Albarika Store became one of Africa's most influential independent labels and did a fine job of showcasing Benin's rich musical landscape. This compilation highlights the post-colonial music scene and is centered on Orchestre Poly-Rhythmo and founder Melome Clement who recorded under various names to spotlight key musicians. Also featured are pioneering acts like Les Sympathics De Porto Novo and Les Volcans who mix up Western funk, soul and Latin influences with traditional African rhythms. With contributions from Ipa Boogie and Ogassa, this collection celebrates local music infused with funk, disco and Afrobeat in all their glory.
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