Cymande - Second Time Round '1973/2014

Tracks list

 Cymandes second LP is captivating enough, but perhaps too political for the
masses. Still, thereve been few better fusions of reggae and jazz than Second
Time Round. The spirited Anthracite is driven by horns on the chorus, a
scorching sax solo, and a titillating flute. Flautist Mike Rose continues to
captivate on the oddly titled Willie Headache, which is far too mellow to cause
listeners to grab for the Tylenol. Everything is centered around Steve Scipos
bubbly bass notes, a good example being Trevorgus, in which the beat falls
between midtempo and uptempo and everything (the horns, the rhythm, the chanting
vocals) complements each other as if linked by an invisible chain. The group
scintillates on Fug, a rapid-fire mover and shaker that speaks of people dying
because of greed and deceit. Cymande let their dreads down on this one --
emoting, getting real, and performing like theres no tomorrow. Gotta give Pablo
Gonsales a bone for his constant, creative work on the congas throughout;
drummer Sam Kelly stays in the background, happy with his understated role and
keeping it tight. Vocalist Ray King breaks off his best lead on the tempo
changing Bird, and Joey Dee assists vocally while patting on his conga set;
Peter Serreo, and Derek Gibbs sax play sparkles like champagne from beginning to
end. 
:: TRACKLIST ::

1 Anthracite 5:32
2 Willies Headache 4:50
3 Genevieve 3:13
4 Trevorgus 3:25
5 To You 3:31
6 For Baby Ooh 2:17
7 Fug 4:25
8 Crawshay 4:21
9 Bird 4:25
10 Them And Us 5:25

Bonus Tracks
11 Fug - 7 Mix 2:54
12 Anthracite - 7 Mix 3:49

Personnel
 Ray King – vocals, percussion
 Peter Serreo – tenor saxophone
 Michael Bami Rose – alto saxophone, flute, bongos
 Pablo Gonsales – Congas
 Sam Kelly – drums
 Joey Dee – vocals, percussion
 Derek Gibbs – alto and soprano saxophone
 Steve Scipio – bass
 Patrick Eaton Patterson – guitar
 John Schroeder – producer, liner notes
 Mia Krinsky – coordinator

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