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ISHIKAWA, Akira - Back To Rhythm - Vinyl (LP)
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June 16, 2021
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Free delivery on many items. Same-day despatch, no-question returns. Authorised dealers - full technical support. Online since 1997. Shop categories Information Akira ISHIKAWA Back To Rhythm(LP) Mr Bongo
Cat: MRBLP 191. Rel: 15 Apr 19
International
Side 1 - Track 1. I've Got To Use My Imagination Side 1 - Track 2. Bongo Rock Side 1 - Track 3. Do It Til You're Satisfied Side 1 - Track 4. Hey Jude Side 1 - Track 5. El Condor Pasa Side 2 - Track 1. Pick Up The Pieces Side 2 - Track 2. Love Is The Answer Side 2 - Track 3. I Shot The Sheriff Side 2 - Track 4. Let's Start Side 2 - Track 5. Boogie On Raggae Woman
Originally released in 1975, "Back To Rhythm" is one of the crowning glories of Akira Ishikawa's glittering career. The Japanese drummer turned his hand to countless wonderful records over his career, but this one was surely one of the best. Mr Bongo seem to think so, and they're giving it a proper reissue treatment. There are funk breaks galore embedded in this joyously upbeat, irresistibly groovy sound, where the horns parp with clarity and the guitar licks cartwheel through airy mixes. Managing to be both fulsome and loud without coming over too heavy, Ishikawa's sprightly take on instrumental funk has never sounded better than on this release.
