Label:Teal – RAK 1
Country:Zambia
Used LP 1977
Disc:VG+/VG (some noise parts from marks and light scratches, based on the history of this record we predict it's in very good categoly, close to VG+, we've recorded samples of all the tracks, so please check them out)
Jacket:VG+/VG (no tear/split, some age wears/scuffs)
Edwin "Smokey" Haangala, a singer-songwriter/multi-instrumentalist from Zambia. After forming a band in college and continuing to play after getting a job, he released several singles, which led to a request for a full album, and this is his debut album. His distinctive style which heavily features early use of a rhythm box and accordion is fused with his roots in zamrock and folk, resulting in a unique sound. Particularly outstanding are the zamrock tune "Tulondoke" with its exquisite harmony of cheap rhythm box use and melancholic vocals, and psychedelic folk tune "Iwe Maliya" which incorporates acid-tinged electronic elements, however, his pastoral and uniquely sung folk numbers are also recommended. It’s absolutely interesting lo-fi piece. There are occasional pops from marks and light scratches, but it's in top condition we think. The jacket is also in nice African condition with no tears or split.
ザンビア出身のSSW/マルチ楽器奏者Edwin "Smokey" Haangala。大学でバンドを組み就職後も演奏を続け数枚のシングルを発表した事をきっかけにフルアルバムの依頼を受け制作したデヴューアルバムが本作。大きな特徴である初期のリズムボックスやアコーディオンを用いたスタイルに彼の源流であるザムロックやフォークを融合した独特のサウンド。特にチープなリズムボックス使いとメランコリックな歌声のハーモニーが絶妙なザムロック・チューン”Tulondoke”とアシッディな電子使いのサイケ・フォーク”Iwe Maliya”が最高なんですが、牧歌的で独特な歌い回しのフォークナンバーもオススメ。もちろんLo-fi作品としても興味深いと思います。マークや薄いスクラッチから時々ブツっと鳴りますがトップコンディションの部類。ジャケットも破れ等ないナイスアフリカンコンディション。
A1 - Saanguna Lyoolole
A2 - Amafuna Kanyama
A3 - Cinyala Munyanaka
A4 - Read It Again
A5 - Tulondoke
A6 - Flowers On My Grave
B1 - Lungowe
B2 - Ma Kwacha No. 2
B3 - Times And Changes
B4 - Ndausa
B5 - Iwe Maliya
B6 - Maybe Tomorrow
