Mystic Merlin - Full Moon (1982) [2004]

• Title: Full Moon
  
• Year Of Release: 1982 [2004]
  
• Label: Capitol Music / EMI
  
• Genre: Soul, Funk, Disco
  
• Quality: FLAC (*image + .cue, log)
  
• Total Time: 00:36:34
  
• Total Size: 259 mb (+3%rec.)
  
• WebSite: Album Preview
  

The superb set from 1982 was the third and final set from this eccentric and colourful ensemble, but sales-wise, it did not do at all well at the time. Thouogh it was obviously a good album then if all other in-demanders are anything to go by today. This set by Mystic Merlin, an overlooked group in the early 1980s, has now attained an almost cult status for cuts such as "Mr. Magician" and "Full Moon". This album sees the timely introduction of Freddie Jackson as lead vocalist and he doesn't disaapoint as he shines on just about every track. The band also comes complete with funky bass, horns and real driving rhythm. The early 1980s could be described as the golden period for fans of soul and funk, and this has hitherto been an unexploited era for reissues. Crammed with steppers and midtempo numbers this is really essential soul from the Capitol vaults. Every track offered here is a winner, and Freddie delivers the goods on all tempos. My standouts have to be the opener and cult favourite "Mr. Magician" and the ESSENTIAL stepper, "Full Moon", complete with freaky keyboards. Atmospheric and funky to the point of pain, this funky slap-bass driven groove is just amazing. This beats any of the drivel which passes as R&B today. With a bass line straight out of the Curtis Mayfield "You're So Good To Me" groove, you know that this is a showstopper. The sumptuous ballad, "Your Love", resplendent in fender rhodes keyboards, with hindsight, offered us a glimpse of the Freddie Jackson we would come to know and love in later years as a very successful solo artist.


Tracks:

01. Mr. Magician (04:46)
02. Perfect (04:23)
03. Rock The World (04:31)
04. Your Love (04:00)
05. Full Moon Rising (Prelude) (05:13)
06. Love Is What You Need (03:50)
07. Back To Zero (04:32)
08. Mindreader (05:17)

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