Diary of a Melomaniac

Before 11/2020, grades range from 5 to 3.5 stars. After that, grade range is: 10 (A+), 9.5 (high A), 9 (A), 8.5 (high A-), 8 (A-), 7.5 (high B+), and 7 (B+). Ungraded albums are noted as liked :-) (honorable mention), neutral :-|, and disliked :-(. At least 4 listens per graded album and 3 listens per ungraded album. Search "Grade Post" for more info. I sold/shelved ~10,000 albums after at least 3 or 4 listens, respectively, before starting this blog and will add entries for those as they arise.

Sunday, November 5, 2017

Ambassadeur International [w/Salif Keita] - Mandjou [Amons import, 1978]: 7 (B+)

[Amons import, 1978]

This is an "African Top 50" pick by Muzikifan. Another one of those that I can't get behind, but I'm posting the cover(s) in honor of that distinction (and to prevent any confusion about the release). Outstanding track: "N'Toman." Re-released by Celluloid in 1984 with a different cover photo, in which Salif Keita is specifically called out:

[Celluloid import, 1984]

Physicals are too expensive to bother putting an alert up for this one.

Diary of a Melomaniac

Sunday, November 5, 2017

Ambassadeur International [w/Salif Keita] - Mandjou [Amons import, 1978]: 7 (B+)

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