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 liked (fka honorable mention) :-), neutral :-|, and negative :-(. At least 3 listens per posted album. Search "Grade Post" for more info. I shelved/sold ~10,000 albums after at least 3 listens before starting this blog and will add entries for those as they come up. Yes, I know that album (probably).
Friday, May 29, 2020
Sam Mangwana - [International] Sam Mangwana: 3.5 stars
From 1981. Syran M'Benza on guitar. Label is Star Musique (SMP 6000). Because it's a relatively early example of Parisian-style soukous, Syran is not as incendiary as usual. At least that's my guess, although I have no idea where it was actually recorded. Sometimes you see the album listed as Affaire-Disco, the first track. Probably would not have bought it after hearing it. I picked it up on a lark in a record store somewhere. It's pristine and I will keep it.
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