{"product_id":"luaka-bop-world-psychedelic-classics-3-loves-a-real-thing-free-mp3-vinyl-2lp","title":"Luaka Bop: World Psychedelic Classics 3 - Love's A Real Thing (Free MP3) Vinyl 2LP","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis is the third compilation in Luaka Bop's series of \"world psychedelic classics\"\u003c\/i\u003e and once again \u003cb\u003eDavid Byrne's\u003c\/b\u003e label explores some sounds from '70s Africa. As the title hints, this is not a strictly funky affair. The tracks tend to fall somewhere on the spectrum between baroque acid-laced rock and the more familiar afrobeat grooves we've heard in other compilations. The solid thump of \u003cb\u003eTunji Oyelana's\u003c\/b\u003e \"Ifa\" and the \u003cb\u003eSuper Eagles'\u003c\/b\u003e \"Love's A Real Thing\" (sounding a bit like an African \u003cb\u003eLA Carnival\u003c\/b\u003e) bracket the funk and rock ends of the spectrum, while \u003cb\u003eDahomey's Orchestre Poly-Rythmo\u003c\/b\u003e presents a perfect illustration of the genres' blend with their heavy \"Minsato Le, Mi Dayihome.\" There are a couple of nice latin cuts (rumba was a popular sound in West Africa), \"Allah Wakbarr\" being the choice for the traditionalist who might not appreciate the over the top fuzz guitar on \u003cb\u003eNo.1 de No.1's\u003c\/b\u003e \"Guajira Van.\" Also check \u003cb\u003eMoussa Doubia's\u003c\/b\u003e JB-inspired \"Keleya\" and \u003cb\u003eSorry Bamba's\u003c\/b\u003e \"Porry.\" The ten cuts (spread over two pieces of vinyl) may not be DJ material for most, but are a diverse and interesting addition to the growing library of quality afro compilations.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\u003cul\u003e\r\u003cli\u003emusic label: Luaka Bop 2005 \/ 2014\u003c\/li\u003e\r\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\u003ch6\u003ereviewed by Monk 11\/2005\u003c\/h6\u003e","brand":"Luaka Bop","offers":[{"title":"Vinyl 2LP","offer_id":676988793,"sku":"fr-2946","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/4542\/products\/lovesarealthing3.jpg?v=1762202125","url":"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.mom\/products\/luaka-bop-world-psychedelic-classics-3-loves-a-real-thing-free-mp3-vinyl-2lp","provider":"turntablelab.mom","version":"1.0","type":"link"}