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On their final LP for Janus Records, Cymande continues the heavy message theme of Second Time Round. "Pon de Dungle" is about the secrets of life and love articulated over a lazy beat. "Equatorial Forest" is a multifaceted tune with a lightning tempo and sliding, accentuating horns, while the Curtis Mayfield-ish "Brothers on the Slide" has some commercial appeal. The flavorful "Changes" is like viewing a good oil painting; the slow, moody instrumental has a meditating effect, and a soft, airy flute makes for an inconspicuous lead instrument. "Promised Heights," the title cut, is strong, and should have done better for Cymande. It has the lilt and beauty of earlier sides, the horn work is sensational, and a nice sax solo scintillates. That same looping reggae beat is matched with meaningful lyrics and a positive, working-together theme on "Losing Ground." "The Recluse" has a great hook ("When will all the lights go, will they leave the blackest night") and features a nice romping beat spiced by sweeping horns. Cymande is a perfect example of music's universal appeal; despite not knowing 70-percent of what they're saying, you're still drawn into the sounds. [The 2007 Newhouse edition contains bonus tracks.]
© Andrew Hamilton /TiVo
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Patrick Patterson, Composer - Steve Scipio, Composer - Mike Rose, Composer - Cymande, MainArtist - Sam Kelly, Composer - Derek Gibbs, Composer - Pablo Gonsales, Composer
1974 Partisan Records 1974 Partisan Records
Patrick Patterson, Composer - Steve Scipio, Composer - Cymande, MainArtist - Sam Kelly, Composer
1974 Partisan Records 1974 Partisan Records
J. Chapman, Composer - Cymande, MainArtist - B. Swabe, Composer
1974 Partisan Records 1974 Partisan Records
Patrick Patterson, Composer - Steve Scipio, Composer - Cymande, MainArtist
1974 Partisan Records 1974 Partisan Records
Cymande, Composer, MainArtist
1974 Partisan Records 1974 Partisan Records
Cymande, Composer, MainArtist
1974 Partisan Records 1974 Partisan Records
Patrick Patterson, Composer - Steve Scipio, Composer - Cymande, MainArtist
1974 Partisan Records 1974 Partisan Records
Patrick Patterson, Composer - Steve Scipio, Composer - Cymande, MainArtist
1974 Partisan Records 1974 Partisan Records
Patrick Patterson, Composer - Steve Scipio, Composer - Cymande, MainArtist
1974 Partisan Records 1974 Partisan Records
Cymande, Composer, MainArtist
1974 Partisan Records 1974 Partisan Records
Cymande, Composer, MainArtist
1974 Partisan Records 1974 Partisan Records
Album review
On their final LP for Janus Records, Cymande continues the heavy message theme of Second Time Round. "Pon de Dungle" is about the secrets of life and love articulated over a lazy beat. "Equatorial Forest" is a multifaceted tune with a lightning tempo and sliding, accentuating horns, while the Curtis Mayfield-ish "Brothers on the Slide" has some commercial appeal. The flavorful "Changes" is like viewing a good oil painting; the slow, moody instrumental has a meditating effect, and a soft, airy flute makes for an inconspicuous lead instrument. "Promised Heights," the title cut, is strong, and should have done better for Cymande. It has the lilt and beauty of earlier sides, the horn work is sensational, and a nice sax solo scintillates. That same looping reggae beat is matched with meaningful lyrics and a positive, working-together theme on "Losing Ground." "The Recluse" has a great hook ("When will all the lights go, will they leave the blackest night") and features a nice romping beat spiced by sweeping horns. Cymande is a perfect example of music's universal appeal; despite not knowing 70-percent of what they're saying, you're still drawn into the sounds. [The 2007 Newhouse edition contains bonus tracks.]
© Andrew Hamilton /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 11 track(s)
- Total length: 00:47:58
- Main artists: Cymande
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Partisan Records
- Genre: Soul/Funk/R&B R&B
1974 Partisan Records 1974 Partisan Records
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