Asha Puthli - The Essential Asha Puthli

2LP Vinyl - MRBLP226

We can't think of many other performers like the singer/songwriter/dancer/actress Asha Puthli who have excelled in such a broad range of genres. From 60s psych, Classical Indian music, Free Jazz, Pop, Soul, Disco, to Rock, the list goes on. A 'best-of' or an 'essential collection' is always going to be a subjective thing, but for what is unbelievably the first official compilation covering the full breadth of Asha's illustrious career, we aimed to provide a snapshot into her ever-evolving musical journey and a tribute to the vast richness of her catalogue.

Some singers want to be famous, others are pop star icons, and some are artists; Asha is the latter. Asha is a true force of nature, regardless of the genre she explores, she fully commits, moves on, and reinvents herself, always progressing. Looking back on Asha's career, it is evident what a trail-blazer she was, opening doors for her contemporaries and those who came later to step through. Whether it was conscious or not, you can recognise Asha’s influence in aspects of Kate Bush's ethereal image and performance, in Donna Summer’s high-smooth vocal sound and disco stylings, and in the gumption and power of Grace Jones.

Condition:

Media: Mint (M)

Sleeve: Mint (M)

Track List: 

A1. The Savages (5), Asha Puthli - Pain
A2. Asha Puthli, The Surfers (5) - Sound Of Silence
A3. Asha Puthli, The Surfers (5) - Sunny
A4. Asha Puthli, The Surfers (5) - Fever
A5. Ornette Coleman - What Reason Could I Give
B1. Ornette Coleman - All My Life
B2. Charlie Mariano - Mirror
B3. Asha Puthli - Right Down Here
B4. Asha Puthli - Lies
B5. Asha Puthli - Devil Is Loose
C1. Asha Puthli - Space Talk
C2. Asha Puthli - One Night Affair
C3. Asha Puthli - I'm Gonna Dance
C4. Asha Puthli - Music Machine (Dedication To Studio 54)
C5. Asha Puthli - Peek-A-Boo-Boogie
D1. Asha Puthli - Mister Moonlight
D2. Asha Puthli - Prism Of The Sun (Song For Dieter)
D3. Asha Puthli - 1001 Nights Of Love (Reprise)
D4. Asha Puthli - We're Gonna Bury The Rock With The Roll Tonight
D5. Asha Puthli - Chipko Chipko