Top Pick Mandalaband – Mandalaband (LP)– Josey Records

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Mandalaband began life in the early 1970’s, gaining cult status as one of the most forward-thinking prog outfits of the time. The brainchild of David Rohl, who formed a lineup featuring future Sad Café members Vic Emerson (keyboards), Ashley Mulford (guitars), John Stimpson (bass guitar and backing vocals), Tony Cresswell (drums) and vocalist Dave Durant.Mandalaband received critical acclaim with legendary BBC radio presenter John Peel playing the entire album on his show before promptly re-broadcasting the whole thing immediately after. Unfortunately, at the time, this didn’t translate to sales and Mandalaband fell into obscurity. However, with the advent of the internet, their legend grew, exciting a new generation of prog fans.We are now pleased to make these recordings available again and offer a chance to dig into some of the most interesting progressive music of the ’70s. As well as presenting the original album remastered, David gained access to the original 24-track analogue Tracklist:Side AOm Mani Padme Hum (In four Movements)Side BDeterminationSong for a KingRoof of the WorldLooking In2024 David Rohl RemixSide COm Mani Padme Hum (In four Movements)Side DDeterminationSong For a KingRoof of the WorldLooking InLooking In (CBS Studios Chrysalis Live Audition)Side CThe Eye Of Wendor2a. Florian’s Song 2b. Ride To The CityAlmar’s TowerLike The Wind5a. The Tempest 5b. Dawn Of A New DaySide DDeparture From CarthiliasElsetheaWitch Of Waldow WoodSilesandre5a. Aenord’s UPC: 810098508131Label: ChrysalisRelease Date: 3.8.24Format: Vinyl