'We first heard of Michael Angelo’s brilliant soft psyche from his 1977 self-titled album, but when Angelo himself shared these ultra rare recordings from his album A Sorcerers Dream, Mexican Summer headquarters pretty much flipped out. This is a perfect 7 inch that’s filled with ahead of it’s time bubble jams-if Bobb Trimble, Ariel Pink, and Caetano Veloso had a drunken night, it would surely harp this.' press perch merch
a fun little record, shrouded in a misty, tropical haze. 320 spells later
A1. Ive Lost My Faith In Everything But You A2. Swim Brown Dog A3. Like It Used To Be A4. How Could You A5. Left Handed Lover
B1. Evening Is Coming B2. Indoor Outdoor Lovin' B3. I Wonder B4. Still Gone
Guitar, Keyboards - Ron Cornelius Bass - Joe Davis Drums - Paul Distel
'Simply one of the greatest under-the-radar major label folk records ever. Though, in my eyes it's on the same level as the best stuff of the era - period. Massive, haunting, personal - and epically real. A total desert island pick for me. Hard to beat.' ~ joaquim peso
bare-bones, heartbreaking one-off fer ron cornelius, who cut his teeth in the band West & later became an in-demand sesh musician, guesting fer the likes of dylan & lenny cohen in the glory daze of yore. illuminating interview at waxidermy. 320 rips later
A1. Hear The Musik A2. Plastic Feelings A3. Lead Me Thro'
B1. Jump Back [Comm' Of The Fireballs] B2. Medley/Solitude/Weariness B3. Come Show Me The Way
Lead Vocals - Vera Anaja Con'A Lead Vocals, Guitar - Tunde Oyecan Guitar, Backing Vocals - Funso Kupoluyi , Victor Okandeji Guitar [Effect] - David Banjo Bass Guitar - Emanuel Azubike , Ernest Coker Drums ~ Tokunbo' Awosika Tambourine, Backing Vocals [Bass] - Tunde Adenuga Engineer [Recording] ~ Sameed Ahmed Producer - Victor Emman Okandeji
Recorded at The Iyanda Records Industry, Ibadan, Nigeria in the late 1970's Original released on Iyanda Records Industry [IRI 127] Nigeria in the 70s
'Rare funky soul & rock from late 70's Nigeria – the only record we've ever seen from Disco Blaze – coming with a world of influences and a heck of strong groove! Disco Blaze does indeed have some western dancefloor soul influences in the mix – the bass and drums work together in an insistent groove, but there's some headier sounds at play, too. The electric guitars stand out wonderfully and with some audible psyche funk influences and overall the album works in a danceable funk rock mode, but they do slow it down when the mood strikes. Long instrumental passages, but there is some singing, in English.' ~ dusty
'Total WTF record from Nigeria. One copy dug up in 2008 & went for about 800 smackers. Furry, backasswards fuzz guitar, drums sometimes mixed way too high [likely under the influence of late 70s disco 12 inches]. There's also a couple of ballads with shaky, fragile femme vocals, but the backing continues to be slathered in wah & effects. As to why the guy on the front has fangs & bats flying around his head? Uh, you got me, buddy. Fans of Chrissy Zebby Tembo, you've found your next stop.' ~ Weirdo Recs
been wondering about this bizarre record for a good minute now. we finally laid our ears on the thang & it don't disappoint. the re-issue is wicked pricey too, likely cuz the proprietors of african sun records had to break piggy for an original copy of this lp, or so twood seem. to the readers of this blog who continuously pass along yer fascinating finds for the benefit of everyone, this one goes out to you. we strive to keep our relationship symbiotic, on the mutuallistically beneficial tip. awareness is crucial & it takes a global village. 320 heartfelt daps to freethesoul for this winning slice o' funktified outsider nigerian fuggery
