Tonton Macoute was the name of Papa Doc Duvalier's private military force in Haiti, loyal to his rule. They brought forth a reign of terror that paralyzed the island state with its systematic violence. With such a menacing moniker, one would presume Tonton Macoute to be a heavy and sinister rock band. Quite the opposite. Their sole album is a proto-progressive jazz rock affair, similar to other UK artists of the day like Raw Material and Diabolus - though more instrumental than either. The album features one brilliant flute driven composition in 'Flying South for the Winter'. Other classic tracks include 'Don't Make Me Cry' and 'Natural High' Parts I and II. Only misstep is 'You Make My Jelly Roll'.
Ownership: LP: 1971 Neon (Germany). Gatefold. Online acquisition (2024).
CD: 2010 Air Mail (Japan). Papersleeve edition that mimics the original in miniature.
Former ownership: LP: 2001 Akarma. Gatefold. This was my introduction to the album.
12//01 (first listen); 11/12/11 (review / new entry)
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