Streaming ilimitado
Escute agora este álbum em alta qualidade nos nossos aplicativos
Iniciar meu período de teste e começar a escutar este álbumCurta este álbum nos aplicativos Qobuz com a sua assinatura
AssinarCurta este álbum nos aplicativos Qobuz com a sua assinatura
Only partially what one would expect from a latter-day (1978) Ethiopians album. Star billing should have been shared with Max Edwards, whose nyabingi drumming flavors the entire album, and is lovingly showcased by Niney Holness, who provides a sharp, rhythm-heavy production, whilst lavishing equal attention on the vocals. Particularly impressive is the pounding remake of "Last Train to Skaville," which seems to be steaming off straight into the heart of Africa. Thematically, however, the song seems to have gotten off at the wrong stop, for as Slave Call's title makes clear, this is a highly cultural album. From the plaintive "Culture" itself, through the title track, "Ethiopian National Anthem," and "Obeah Book," the entire album revolves around Leonard Dillon's Rastafarian beliefs, with even the cover of the Beatles' "Let It Be" rewritten to a religious end. Holness' arrangements are little short of genius, deliberately reinforcing or counterpointing the song's themes, most brilliantly heard on the title track, which exudes an aura of slaving field hands singing as they toil. "Hurry On" has a driving insistence, perfect for a song calling out for people to catch the Zion train, while "Nuh Follow Babylon"'s touch of rockers style is counterpointed by the soft tribal beats. A simmering, soulful jam adds just the right tinge of blues to accompany "Culture"'s lyrical plea, while "I Love Jah" is a lush blend of supine brass, rocksteady tempo, and swaying reggae beat. Dillon's performance is exceptional throughout, the songs were obviously written with devotion, and his delivery gives the lyrics even more power, and Slave Call remains one of the artist's greatest achievements.
© Jo-Ann Greene /TiVo
Você está escutando amostras.
Escute mais de 100 milhões de músicas com um plano de streaming ilimitado.
Escute esta playlist e mais de 100 milhões de músicas com os nossos planos de streaming ilimitado.
A partir de 8,99€/mês
Errol Brown, Engineer - Stephen Taylor, Vocals - The Ethiopians, MainArtist - Lennox Brown, Tenor Saxophone - Tony Chin, Rhythm Guitar - Richard Johnson, Keyboards - Bobby Ellis, Trumpet - Winston Holness, Producer - Leonard Dillon, Composer, Vocals, Writer - Vin Gordon, Trombone - Earl Smith, Lead Guitar - Max Edwards, Drums - George Fulwood, Bass - Enroy Grant, Tenor Saxophone
© 1992 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1977 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company
Errol Brown, Engineer - Stephen Taylor, Vocals - The Ethiopians, MainArtist - Lennox Brown, Tenor Saxophone - Tony Chin, Rhythm Guitar - Richard Johnson, Keyboards - Bobby Ellis, Trumpet - Winston Holness, Producer - Leonard Dillon, Vocals - Leonard Winston Dillon, Composer, Writer - Vin Gordon, Trombone - Earl Smith, Lead Guitar - Max Edwards, Drums - George Fulwood, Bass - Enroy Grant, Tenor Saxophone - Ewin Francis, Composer, Writer
© 1992 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1977 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company
Errol Brown, Engineer - Stephen Taylor, Vocals - The Ethiopians, MainArtist - Lennox Brown, Tenor Saxophone - Tony Chin, Rhythm Guitar - Richard Johnson, Keyboards - Bobby Ellis, Trumpet - Winston Holness, Producer - Leonard Dillon, Composer, Vocals, Writer - Vin Gordon, Trombone - Earl Smith, Lead Guitar - Max Edwards, Drums - George Fulwood, Bass - Enroy Grant, Tenor Saxophone
© 1992 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1977 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company
Errol Brown, Engineer - Stephen Taylor, Vocals - The Ethiopians, MainArtist - Lennox Brown, Tenor Saxophone - Tony Chin, Rhythm Guitar - Richard Johnson, Keyboards - Bobby Ellis, Trumpet - Winston Holness, Producer - Leonard Dillon, Composer, Vocals - Vin Gordon, Trombone - Earl Smith, Lead Guitar - Winston Jarrett, Composer - Max Edwards, Drums - George Fulwood, Bass - Enroy Grant, Tenor Saxophone
© 1992 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1977 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company
Errol Brown, Engineer - Stephen Taylor, Vocals - The Ethiopians, MainArtist - Lennox Brown, Tenor Saxophone - Tony Chin, Rhythm Guitar - Richard Johnson, Keyboards - Bobby Ellis, Trumpet - Winston Holness, Producer - Leonard Dillon, Composer, Vocals, Writer - Vin Gordon, Trombone - Earl Smith, Lead Guitar - Max Edwards, Drums - George Fulwood, Bass - Enroy Grant, Tenor Saxophone
© 1992 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1977 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company
Errol Brown, Engineer - Stephen Taylor, Vocals - The Ethiopians, Composer, MainArtist - Lennox Brown, Tenor Saxophone - Tony Chin, Rhythm Guitar - Richard Johnson, Keyboards - Bobby Ellis, Trumpet - Winston Holness, Producer - Leonard Dillon, Vocals - Leonard Winston Dillon, Composer - Vin Gordon, Trombone - Earl Smith, Lead Guitar - Max Edwards, Drums - George Fulwood, Bass - Enroy Grant, Tenor Saxophone
© 1992 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1977 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company
Errol Brown, Engineer - Stephen Taylor, Vocals - The Ethiopians, MainArtist - Lennox Brown, Tenor Saxophone - Tony Chin, Rhythm Guitar - Richard Johnson, Keyboards - Bobby Ellis, Trumpet - Winston Holness, Producer - Leonard Dillon, Composer, Vocals, Writer - Vin Gordon, Trombone - Earl Smith, Lead Guitar - Max Edwards, Drums - George Fulwood, Bass - Enroy Grant, Tenor Saxophone
© 1992 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1977 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company
Errol Brown, Engineer - Stephen Taylor, Composer, Vocals - The Ethiopians, MainArtist - Lennox Brown, Tenor Saxophone - Tony Chin, Rhythm Guitar - Richard Johnson, Keyboards - Bobby Ellis, Trumpet - Winston Holness, Composer, Producer - Leonard Dillon, Composer, Vocals - Vin Gordon, Trombone - Earl Smith, Lead Guitar - Max Edwards, Drums - George Fulwood, Bass - Enroy Grant, Tenor Saxophone - Melvin Reid, Composer - Aston Morris, Composer
© 1992 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1977 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company
John Lennon, Composer, Writer - Paul Mccartney, Composer, Writer - Errol Brown, Engineer - Stephen Taylor, Vocals - The Ethiopians, MainArtist - Lennox Brown, Tenor Saxophone - Tony Chin, Rhythm Guitar - Richard Johnson, Keyboards - Bobby Ellis, Trumpet - Winston Holness, Producer - Leonard Dillon, Vocals - Vin Gordon, Trombone - Earl Smith, Lead Guitar - Max Edwards, Drums - George Fulwood, Bass - Enroy Grant, Tenor Saxophone
© 1992 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1977 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company
Errol Brown, Engineer - Stephen Taylor, Vocals - The Ethiopians, MainArtist - Lennox Brown, Tenor Saxophone - Tony Chin, Rhythm Guitar - Richard Johnson, Keyboards - Bobby Ellis, Trumpet - Winston Holness, Producer - Leonard Dillon, Composer, Vocals - Vin Gordon, Trombone - Earl Smith, Lead Guitar - Max Edwards, Drums - George Fulwood, Bass - Enroy Grant, Tenor Saxophone
© 1992 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1977 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company
Resenha do Álbum
Only partially what one would expect from a latter-day (1978) Ethiopians album. Star billing should have been shared with Max Edwards, whose nyabingi drumming flavors the entire album, and is lovingly showcased by Niney Holness, who provides a sharp, rhythm-heavy production, whilst lavishing equal attention on the vocals. Particularly impressive is the pounding remake of "Last Train to Skaville," which seems to be steaming off straight into the heart of Africa. Thematically, however, the song seems to have gotten off at the wrong stop, for as Slave Call's title makes clear, this is a highly cultural album. From the plaintive "Culture" itself, through the title track, "Ethiopian National Anthem," and "Obeah Book," the entire album revolves around Leonard Dillon's Rastafarian beliefs, with even the cover of the Beatles' "Let It Be" rewritten to a religious end. Holness' arrangements are little short of genius, deliberately reinforcing or counterpointing the song's themes, most brilliantly heard on the title track, which exudes an aura of slaving field hands singing as they toil. "Hurry On" has a driving insistence, perfect for a song calling out for people to catch the Zion train, while "Nuh Follow Babylon"'s touch of rockers style is counterpointed by the soft tribal beats. A simmering, soulful jam adds just the right tinge of blues to accompany "Culture"'s lyrical plea, while "I Love Jah" is a lush blend of supine brass, rocksteady tempo, and swaying reggae beat. Dillon's performance is exceptional throughout, the songs were obviously written with devotion, and his delivery gives the lyrics even more power, and Slave Call remains one of the artist's greatest achievements.
© Jo-Ann Greene /TiVo
Sobre o álbum
- 1 disco(s) - 10 faixa(s)
- Duração total: 00:34:36
- Artistas principais: The Ethiopians
- Compositor: Various Composers
- Gravadora: Trojan Records
- Género: World music Reggae
© 1992 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1992 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company
Melhorar as informações do álbum