Phases: 1972-1982

1. Preacher Man

2. Miss Sagit

3. Chant to Mother Earth

4. Blo

5. It's Gonna Be a Good Day

6. Don't Take Her Away from Me

7. Atide

8. Scandi Boogie

9. Trace of Suicide

10. Number One

11. Get That Groove In

12. Loving Caring

13. Dance in a Circle

Phases: 1972-1982,Blo,Afrostrut [Studio],Afro-Beat,Afro-Pop,Foreign Language Rock,Int'l & World Music,Pop,Rock/Pop,World Music

Average customer rating: The Phases of a Nigerian power trio...

Phases: 1972-1982 Blo Manufacturer: Strut ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Africa | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Rock | International | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B0000589NH Release Date: 2001-01-01

Tracks:

1. Preacher Man
2. Miss Sagit
3. Chant to Mother Earth
4. Blo
5. It's Gonna Be a Good Day
6. Don't Take Her Away from Me
7. Atide
8. Scandi Boogie
9. Trace of Suicide
10. Number One
11. Get That Groove In
12. Loving Caring
13. Dance in a Circle

Amazon.com

Ever notice how some Grateful Dead jams sound like West African music? Over the last 35 years, countless psychedelic and neo-psych bands have emerged from places as far-flung as Japan, Scandinavia, and South America. And in the early '70s, Blo, a Nigerian trio, came up with its own take on the style. Of course, rock is essentially an African-American invention and Blo's Afro-psych is yet another example of Africans transforming a foreign musical form that, in fact, has African roots. This compilation's 13 tracks trace the band's evolution from their early rock period to their later funk and disco periods. Just about everything on the collection is filtered through a West African musical sensibility. Some of the disco-flavored material is a little weak, but interesting touches pop up everywhere. Listening to Phases allows listeners to make musical connections that may never have crossed their minds, but the album isn't a dry study in pop ethnomusicology; this disc serves up a pleasurable variety of trippy and groovy sounds. --Fred Cisterna

Album Details

Afro Funk. Before Blo was Formed, They Toured with Cream's Drummer Ginger Baker and a Number of Other Top Nigerian Musicians as the Group Salt. 'phases' Represents the First Reissue Anywhere of the Band's Music and Has Been Put Together in Conjunction with their Drummer, Laolu Akins. Package features Extensive Notes by Max Reinhardt (The Shrine) with Rare Photos and Original Press Cuttings.

Customer Reviews:

The Phases of a Nigerian power trio..........2005-10-27

Unfortunately this collection is no longer in print, but I would recommend finding a copy if you are interested in African music. Not that this is typical African music; the best way to describe this is rock/funk music with a definite African influence. Sound different? It is, but its so catchy it doesn't matter. I was lucky to get a copy of this a few years ago and I still enjoy listening to it. This group started out as a rock oriented power trio in 1972, and songs like "Preacher Man" and "Blo" are good representations of this period. Some of their early songs like "Miss Sagit" sound dated, but the majority of the music from this period of the band is funk rock with a heavy bass and is VERY catchy. This collection displays the band's evolution from a rock band to a disco band. I don't find the disco era Blo to sound any more dated than any other late seventies disco, and besides, when music that is this danceable is playing you usually are too busy dancing to think about it. The addition of a clavinet on "Scandi Boogie" and "Number One" and synthesizer on some of the later songs remind me of 70's era Stevie Wonder, but with a noticeable African imprint. The drummer explains in the liner notes that the band eventually shifted to disco under pressure from the record company and management towards the end of their career. This group definitely evolved from 1972 until their demise in 1982, and "Phases" certainly captures the changes. My hats off to the bass player, he knew how to lay it down. If you like funk music of any kind, you will like this CD. Its too bad that more of their work isn't available.

Average customer rating:

Phases: 1972-1982 Blo Manufacturer: Afrostrut [Studio] ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Africa | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Rock | International | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | International General | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | International General | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B00005YDPX Release Date: 2002-01-15

Tracks:

1. Preacher Man
2. Miss Sagit
3. Chant to Mother Earth
4. Blo
5. It's Gonna Be a Good Day
6. Don't Take Her Away from Me
7. Atide
8. Scandi Boogie
9. Trace of Suicide
10. Number One
11. Get That Groove In
12. Loving Caring
13. Dance in a Circle

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