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Together with Vol. 1, simply the best ...
Together with the earlier "The Voice Of Lightness" that covers the years 1961-1977, this Vol. 2 for 1977-1993 is simply the best introduction to Tabu Ley Rochereau you could hope for. I confess I'd been a bit snooty about Tabu Ley, figuring he didn't have the same raw energy as his friendly rival, Franco. And perhaps he didn't. But what these albums convinced me of was his ability to write and perform fabulous pop songs, whether the 3 minute jewels of his earlier years, or the longer, relaxed work-outs of his later, there's always charm and a hook, just waiting to lift you up. Recommended without reservation.
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