Ebo Taylor - Life Stories (Highlife & Afrobeat Classics 1973-1980)

2LP Vinyl - STRUT72LP

Following his first international release, 'Love And Death', Strut offer a long overdue definitive compilation of Ebo's seminal 1970s recordings.

'Life Stories' revisits the heyday of Taylor's work, focusing on his solo albums and lesser known side projects such as the dynamite Apagya Show Band and short-lived Taylor-led combos Assase Ase, Super Sounds Namba and The Pelikans.

It also touches on his writing and production work for C.K. Mann and a collaboration with fellow member of early '70s nightclub band Blue Monks, Pat Thomas. Make sure to check the rare 15-minute excursion 'Aba Yaa', the original version of the poignant 'Love And Death' and the smudged Afrobeat Disco of 'Ene Nyame 'A' Mensuro.

Condition:

Media: Mint (M)

Sleeve: Not Graded

Track List: 

A1. Ebo Taylor - Heaven 6:06
A2. Ebo Taylor - Atwer Abroba 8:15
A3. Ebo Taylor, Uhuru Yenzu - What Is Life 4:43
B1. The Apagya Show Band - Tamfo Nyi Ekyir 3:57
B2. Ebo Taylor - Peace On Earth 7:48
B3. Ebo Taylor, Uhuru Yenzu - Victory 4:23
B4. Asaase Ase - Ohiani Sua Efir 4:02
C1. Ebo Taylor - Aba Yaa 15:01
C2. Ebo Taylor - Ohye Atar Gyan 6:09
D1. Ebo Taylor, Uhuru Yenzu - Love And Death 8:23
D2. Ebo Taylor, The Pelikans Dance Band - Egya Edu 10:01
D3. Pat Thomas (3), Ebo Taylor - Ene Nyame Nam 'A' Mensuro 6:20