Synchro Rhythmic Eclectic Language's Lambi is an album that has an interesting reputation. If doing some background checking, you'll likely read descriptions such as Afro Cuban Psych or West Indies Funk. Well that may very well be the case, but I'm here to tell you this is definitely a Zeuhl album as well. With the throbbing irregular bass, chanting vocals, horn charts, and violin soloing there's no denying the Magma references. And then when you realize that the violinist is none other than Jean-Yves Rigaud, fresh off a stint on the Zao Z=7L and Osiris albums, then you know the lineage is there, and it's no coincidence. The driving and throbbing bass on side 2's 'A.B.C.D' is a highlight, putting one in a trance like state. Powerful rhythms, heavy amounts of percussion, organ, and violin solos, define this excellent work.
And the story doesn't end there. For those who possess the LP or CD reissues, there is an entire album's worth of material that is just as sublime! Not to be missed for fans of the album proper.
Ownership: LP: 2019 Sommor (Spain). Gatefold. 2 LP set. Recent online acquisition. Essential reissue given the aforementioned full album of bonus tracks. Scarce liner notes are in French (they may even be part of the original release) - other than the hype sticker. That's a bummer. It appears the CD version also has these bonus tracks.
12/7/10 (CDRWL)
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