BELGRAVE, Marcus - Gemini II (reissue) - Vinyl (LP with obi-strip)
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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 Marcus BELGRAVE Gemini II (reissue) (LP with obi-strip) P-Vine Japan
Cat: PLP 7658. Rel: 16 Oct 23
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Side 1 - Track 1. Space OdysseySide 1 - Track 2. Glue Fingers (part 1)Side 1 - Track 3. Glue Fingers (part 2)Side 2 - Track 1. Gemini IISide 2 - Track 2. Marcia's OpalSide 2 - Track 3. Odoms Cave
Marcus Belgrave's Gemini II album has never been reissued before with the original artwork, but here it comes with a Japanese Obi-strip and featuring prominent musicians and legends like Wendell Harrison, Phil Ranelin, Roy Brooks and Harold McKinney. This is a diverse record with plenty of spirituality and a loud and proud sense of blackness. The standout tune 'Space Odyssey' is the best known, not least because it was later covered by pioneering Detroit techno talent Carl Craig. Next to that tense cosmic workout are two parts of 'Gun Finger' which are both horn led and upbeat grooves, the seductive sounds of the title tune and free-bop jam 'Marcia's Opal'. 'Odoms Cave' is a tender and introverted closer.
