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Take One (2006)
| Artist: Hallelujah Chicken R |
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Format: CD
Manufacturer: Allegro Corporation
Sku: 202415277
UPC: 616498200220
UPC 14: 00616498200220
Release Date: 4/11/2006
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Song Listing
Disc 1
Song Title
1. Mudzimu Ndiringe ~ Hallelujah Chicken Run Band
2. Kare Nanhasi ~ Hallelujah Chicken Run Band
3. Ngoma Yarira ~ Hallelujah Chicken Run Band
4. Manheru Changamire ~ Hallelujah Chicken Run Band
5. Tamba Zimba Navashe ~ Hallelujah Chicken Run Band
6. Mutoridodo ~ Hallelujah Chicken Run Band
7. Mukadzi Wangu Ndomuda ~ Hallelujah Chicken Run Band
8. Sekai ~ Hallelujah Chicken Run Band
9. Gore Iro ~ Hallelujah Chicken Run Band
10. Murembo ~ Hallelujah Chicken Run Band
11. Mwana Wamai Dada Naye ~ Hallelujah Chicken Run Band
12. Musawore Moyo ~ Hallelujah Chicken Run Band
13. Alikulila ~ Hallelujah Chicken Run Band
14. Ndopenga ~ Hallelujah Chicken Run Band
15. Ngatiende Kumusha ~ Hallelujah Chicken Run Band
16. Shumba Inobva Mu Gomo ~ Hallelujah Chicken Run Band
17. Tinokumbira Kuziva ~ Hallelujah Chicken Run Band
18. Chaminuka Mukuru ~ Hallelujah Chicken Run Band
Album Notes and Credits
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Hallelujah Chicken Run Band: Robert Nekati (vocals, bass instrument); Wilson Jubane, Abdulah Musa, Joshua Hlomayi Dube (guitar); Robson Boora (saxophone); Daram Karanga (trumpet); Patrick Kabanda (drums); Thomas Mapfumo. |
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Personnel: Thomas Mapfumo (vocals, drums). |
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Editor: Banning Eyre. |
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The founding fathers of Zimpop are presented here in all of their original glory, with the added bonus of some much-needed remastering. While most of Zimbabwe was still singing Western pop covers with a bit of rhumba mixed in, the Hallelujah Chicken Run Band were changing the sound of the country. Under the guidance of guitarist Joshua Hlomayi Dube and singer Thomas Mapfumo (in his earliest years), the band was replacing pop songs with traditional ideas -- the guitar being given a staccato sound to mimic aspects of the mbira, and Mapfumo's vocals mimicking its sounds as well. At the same time, lyrics were at least occasionally made political and rebellious, and sung in Shona, a major issue given the political climate of Rhodesia at the time. Here, some of the best recordings from the band's run are presented, including a handful from a very early session with Teal Records that launched the band nationally. The work is always excellent, and the band has far more coherence and ability than one might expect from a ragtag group of performers, barkeeps, part-time farmers, and the like. This album is an excellent piece both for those interested in the development of Zimbabwe's sound and those who are simply fans of Mapfumo. Additionally, it's just a mighty good listen. ~ Adam Greenberg |
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Thomas Mapfumo |
Technical Info
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Release Date : 04/11/2006 |
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Original Release Date : 2006 |
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Catalog ID : 2002 |
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Label : Alula Records |
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Number of Discs : 1 |
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Studio/Live : Studio |
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Mono/Stereo : Stereo |
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SPAR Code : n/a |
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UPC : 00616498200220 |
Professional Reviews
Rolling Stone (p.94)
- 3.5 stars out of 5 -- "[With] Zimbabwe rock's heady trademark electric guitar style: a breathless, loopy, dampened plucking that mimics traditional mbira thumb-piano melodies."
- 3.5 stars out of 5 -- "[With] Zimbabwe rock's heady trademark electric guitar style: a breathless, loopy, dampened plucking that mimics traditional mbira thumb-piano melodies."
Uncut (p.94)
- 3 stars out of 5 -- "[A] joyful selection of hypnotic Afropop, laced with deliciously clunky horn arrangements and a compelling shuffle rhythm."
- 3 stars out of 5 -- "[A] joyful selection of hypnotic Afropop, laced with deliciously clunky horn arrangements and a compelling shuffle rhythm."
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