Cymande - Second Time Round (Transparent Green Vinyl)

Cymande - Second Time Round (Transparent Green Vinyl)In 1974, with the release of Second Time Round, Cymande solidified their place in music history. As children of the Windrush Generation, they were part of the first wave of innovators and originators of the fledgling Black British music scene. Taking influences from their Guyanese and Jamaican roots, the band fused reggae bass lines, Afro tinged Nyabinghi percussion, psychedelic rock touches, and American style funk instrumentation into a unique sound

This same process is reflected in the albums lyrics

among others

Featuring contributions from producers like Evian Christ

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distorted drum machine loops

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Panda Bear’s first solo album in five years

remains an entrancing introduction to her magical formula