MANDRILL — Solid (review)

MANDRILL — Solid album cover Album · 1975 · Funk Buy this album from MMA partners
3.5/5 ·
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As Mandrill moved from the early 70s to the middle of the decade, their lengthy 'jazz odysseys' were being shortened a bit, but on 'Solid' Mandrill still presents a few lengthy compositions as well as their usual vast smorgasbord of styles including funk, Latin jazz, African soundtracks, 70s brass-rock, psychedelia and jazzy orchestrated soul music. In the mid-70's Mandrill's former peer crowd of psychedelic rock bands were beginning to decline and were being replaced by a new generation of progressive funk and RnB bands. Bands like Funkadelic and Earth Wind & Fire were having a revitalizing effect on Mandrill and many others as well. Some other bands you might hear influencing this album include Santana, War, Isaac Hayes, Chicago's 1st album and mid-70s Frank Zappa.

Although this album is not quite as creative as their earlier work, its still a great collection of eclectic killer groove Jams. In pure vocal and instrumental talent, Mandrill is one of the very best and most versatile bands ever. In an ongoing testament to their love of music and creativity in general, Mandrill continues to record and tour to this day.
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