Weldon Irvine Time Capsule [paper jacket] Japan Music CD

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Contents: Paper jacket packaging. An alternative and avant-garde masterpiece that embodies the unconventional spirit of rare groove! Weldon's masterpiece continues to exert a wide influence around the world! While based on jazz, this 1973 release incorporates more soul/funk elements than his first album, reflecting more experimental and political aspects and ideologies. Loved by diggers worldwide for over 30 years, it reigns supreme as a most wanted item in the rare groove world, and the original is now virtually impossible to find for under $1000. It is also a masterpiece of 70's jazz, featuring a collection of exquisite tracks with passionate performances. The album opens with the eloquent and spiritual spoken word track "Time Capsule," showcasing its unconventional nature right from the start. "Feelin' Mellow" is a heartwarming soul number co-written and performed with Johnny King of the Fatback Band, a masterpiece that reflects Weldon's loving feelings, who also wrote the lyrics. "Deja Vu," the most popular track on this album and a rare groove classic, is a Latin-style vocal jazz piece with an impressive electric piano sound that evokes outer space and tricky soloing. Weldon's simple vocals and philosophical lyrics are perfectly synchronized with the spacey orchestra, resulting in a wonderful blend of intense acidity and popularity! There are also many other great tracks such as "Watergate---Don't Bug Me!" and "Bananas"! This album is a bridge to prestigious labels, leading to his subsequent Strata-East releases and the RCA trilogy. A true masterpiece, brimming with pop sensibilities, experimentalism, raw and vibrant performances, and Weldon's passion for music. It's like a spectacular story unfolds on this album! Media reviews and more: While rooted in jazz, this 1973 release blends more soul/funk than his first album, reflecting more experimental and political aspects and ideologies. Loved by diggers worldwide for over 30 years, it reigns supreme as a most wanted item in the rare groove scene, and the original is now virtually impossible to find for under $1000. It's also a masterpiece of 70's jazz, filled with exquisite tracks delivered with electrifying performances. (C)RS