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Blo - Phases 1972-1982

Blo Phases 1972-1982
Blo - Phases 1972-1982
(CD/LP) Strut STRUTCD/LP004, 2001-02-26

"Another real revelation from Nigeria, the 4-piece group Blo fused Nigerian high life sounds with the best in UK and USA psychedelia, funk and boogie, creating a totally unique sound. Massive in their native country for many years, they recorded six albums between 1972 and 1981 (including one in the UK) and we feature here the best of their work on one album for the first time anywhere. Watch out for a possible re-union tour!"

Blo Phases 1972-1982
Blo - Phases 1972-1982
(CD/LP) Strut STRUTCD/LP004, 2001-02-26

Tracklisting :
01 Preacher Man 4:45
02 Miss Sagit 4:47
03 Chant To Mother Earth 6:09
04 Blo 5:27
05 It's Gonna Be A Good Day 4:19
06 Don't Take Her Away From Me 4:33
07 Atide 3:04
08 Scandi Boogie 4:45
09 Trace Of Suicide 4:05
10 Number One 4:45
11 Get That Groove In 4:11
12 Loving Caring 4:03
13 Dance In A Circle 8:19

Links :
strut-records.com
myspace.com/strutrecords

Credits :
Bass - Mike "Gbenga" Odumosu* (tracks: A1 to B4)
Drums - Laolu "Akins" Akintobi
Guitar - Berkley "Ike" Jones*
Vocals - Berkley "Ike" Jones* , Laolu "Akins" Akintobi , Mike "Gbenga" Odumosu* (tracks: A1 to C3)

Tracks A1 to A3 taken from the LP "Chapter One" 1973 EMI Nigeria.
Tracks B1 to B4 taken from the LP "Phase 2" 1975 Afrodisia.
Tracks C1 to C3 taken from the LP "Phase 4" 1976 Afrodisia.
Tracks D1 and D2 taken from the LP "Bulky Backside" 1979 Afrodisia.
Track D3 taken from the LP "Back In Time" 1980 Afrodisia.
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