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Mandingo – The Primeval Rhythm Of Life (VG+/VG+)
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The Primeval Rhythm Of Life is an LP by Mandingo from 1973 released on the Columbia label.
About this album
The Primeval Rhythm Of Life is a striking 1973 statement from Mandingo, blending funk, rock and tribal motifs into an audacious concept album. Built around percussive grooves, chanting vocals and ritualised titles such as Black Rite, Medicine Man and Pagan Ritual, it pushes beyond standard funk into cinematic, sometimes unsettling territory. Issued in the early 1970s, when crossover experiments and exoticised rhythm fantasies were common, the album stands out for its hard-edged energy and atmosphere. Its mix of groove, mysticism and psychedelic colour has made it a cult favourite among listeners drawn to deeper, more unconventional funk records.
Genre: Soul & Funk
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A1 Mandingo
A2 Black Rite
A3 Medicine Man
A4 Jungle Wedding
A5 Chant Of The Virgins
B1 Sacrifice
B2 Tiger In The Night
B3 Black Fire
B4 Moon Goddess
B5 Pagan Ritual