Mandrill - Beast from the East (1975) Vinyl and 49 similar items

Catalog Number: UA-LA577-G Condition Details: Vinyl plays with some crackles and a few light-clicks (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges; heavy scuffing, tiny surface abrasions, and surface impressions (front/back). Inner-sleeve is original (artwork/lyrics); seams partially split. Spine shows significant wear and is almost completely split. Noticeable shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Bottom-edge has split from center to right; top-edge is completely split. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.) Tracks: Disco Lypso Honey-Butt Livin' It Up Love Is Happiness Ratchet (Como Se Va La Cosa) Dirty Ole Man Panama Aqua-Magic Synthia Song Peaceful Atmosphere About The Record: Beast from the East, by Mandrill, is a vibrant blend of funk, disco, Latin, and Caribbean influences, showcasing the band?s eclectic style and instrumental prowess. The album, recorded at Kendun Recorders in Burbank and Sigma Sound Studios in Philadelphia, reflects Mandrill?s shift toward a more commercial, disco-inflected sound while retaining their creative integrity and progressive roots. Historically significant for its fusion of genres like calypso and African highlife with funk, it captures the band?s ability to adapt to the mid-1970s disco era without fully abandoning their experimental edge. Notable tracks include Disco Lypso, a funky calypso-disco hybrid, and Honey Butt, celebrated for its infectious groove, though no singles from the album achieved major chart success. The album remains a testament to Mandrill?s versatility and influence in the funk and soul scenes.