This is Dexter's debut album from 1976 and, as with much of his output, it's pretty hit and miss. From great funk workouts and luscious disco at one extreme to dire, sentimental sloppy claptrap at the other. Nevertheless it manages at least five killer cuts. You can't beat the title track for raw groove appeal - about the tightest jam around. But these others have their place, varying from the TV theme melodies of A Prophet Named KG, the strutting 'inspiring' disco of You Can Be What You Wanna Be, the slow-burning atmosphere of Theme From The Planets and the pure romance of Stargazer.
Dexter Wansel - Life on Mars
Dexter Wansel - A Prophet Named KG
Dexter Wansel - You Can Be What You Wanna Be
Dexter Wansel - Theme From The Planets
Dexter Wansel - Stargazer
Thanks for these! I've been meaning to get some Dexter Wansel albums.. Especially love "Stargazer" and "..Be What You Wanna Be"
ReplyDeletethanks for the linkage .
ReplyDeleteloving the blog-almost too much great music, it's hard to keep up!!.
especially loving 'theme from the planets' though-it's a killer.
keep up the good work.
ps-my bro 'quaid' at firemusic has done a killer version of 'dollar'-it's bit more spacey/jazzy than dilla's I'll email you a link.
jack
Thanks. Will put some more Wansel up over time. Would love to hear a spacey jazzy version of dollar...
ReplyDeleteThis is a GREAT album. I have this and it's a must for any serious collector!
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