William Onyeabor was a visionary Nigerian musician whose unique blend of Soul and Funk created a sound unlike anything else coming out of Africa in the late 1970s. Crashes In Love, originally conceived as a soundtrack for his film of the same name, tells the story of "A Tragedy Of How An African Princess Rejects The Love That Money Buys" — a theme as timeless as the grooves themselves. Released on the celebrated Luaka Bop label, this reissue introduced Onyeabor's singular artistry to a whole new generation of listeners.
This 2nd Version of Crashes In Love is a fascinating evolution of the original 1977 release, with Onyeabor layering electronically generated beats and additional vocal and guitar parts over the core recordings, giving the album a distinctly more electronic feel than its predecessor. The result is a hypnotic, genre-blending record that showcases Onyeabor's adventurous spirit and forward-thinking production sensibility. For fans of African music, Soul, and Funk, this is a compelling listen that rewards repeated plays.
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- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Luaka Bop
- Genre: Soul & Funk
- Release Date: 11/27/2015
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TRACKS
A1. Something You'll Never Forget
A2. Ride On Baby
B1. Crashes In Love
B2. Heaven & Hell
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