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Black Gold: The Very Best of Rotary Connection

Rotary Connection · 2006

118 min · 33 tracks · psychedelic soul

Psychedelic soul meets orchestral arrangements in a vibrant tapestry of groove and harmony.

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dynamic emotional journeys long immersive listening sessions wave-like pacing experiences
Context
When 'Black Gold: The Very Best of Rotary Connection' was released in 2006, Rotary Connection was celebrated for its unique blend of psychedelic soul and pop. This compilation arrived long after the band had disbanded in the early 1970s, serving as a retrospective that highlighted their innovative sound and influence on subsequent artists.
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Black Gold: The Very Best of Rotary Connection is an album by Rotary Connection, released in 2006. Psychedelic soul meets orchestral arrangements in a vibrant tapestry of groove and harmony. This album is significant for showcasing the eclectic sound of Rotary Connection, which has influenced genres ranging from funk to neo-soul. It received positive critical reception, reinforcing the band's lasting legacy in music history and appealing to new audiences discovering their work decades later. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Black Gold: The Very Best of Rotary Connection sound like?

Psychedelic soul meets orchestral arrangements in a vibrant tapestry of groove and harmony. Rooted in psychedelic soul.

What makes Black Gold: The Very Best of Rotary Connection by Rotary Connection notable?

This album is significant for showcasing the eclectic sound of Rotary Connection, which has influenced genres ranging from funk to neo-soul. It received positive critical reception, reinforcing the band's lasting legacy in music history and appealing to new audiences discovering their work decades later. When 'Black Gold: The Very Best of Rotary Connection' was released in 2006, Rotary Connection was celebrated for its unique blend of psychedelic soul and pop. This compilation arrived long after the band had disbanded in the early 1970s, serving as a retrospective that highlighted their innovative sound and influence on subsequent artists.

Who is Black Gold: The Very Best of Rotary Connection for?

Black Gold: The Very Best of Rotary Connection works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, long immersive listening sessions and wave-like pacing experiences.

How many songs are on Black Gold: The Very Best of Rotary Connection?

Black Gold: The Very Best of Rotary Connection has 33 tracks, running approximately 118 minutes.

Tracklist

33 tracks·118:48

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Disc 1

  • 1 Magical World 4:24
  • 2 Amen Standout 4:03
  • 3 Rapid Transit 0:38
  • 4 Turn Me On 3:07
  • 5 Respect 3:05
  • 6 Pink Noise 0:23
  • 7 I Am the Black Gold of the Sun Standout 5:50
  • 8 A Muse 4:02
  • 9 Sunshine of Your Love Standout 5:08
  • 10 Sursum Mentes 0:44
  • 11 Memory Band 3:22
  • 12 Didn't Want to Have to Do It 3:15
  • 13 May Our Amens Be True 3:04
  • 14 Tales of Brave Ulysses 4:32
  • 15 The Sea & She 3:32
  • 16 Hey Love 4:11
  • 17 Song for Everyman 5:32
  • 18 Love Is 5:21

Disc 2

  • 1 The Salt of the Earth 4:59
  • 2 Love Has Fallen on Me 4:20
  • 3 If I Sing My Song 3:41
  • 4 The Weight 3:27
  • 5 The Burning of the Midnight Lamp 4:41
  • 6 Living Alone 2:55
  • 7 Love Me Now 2:47
  • 8 Want You to Know 3:04
  • 9 I Got My Mojo Working 2:35
  • 10 This Town 3:27
  • 11 We're Going Wrong 3:23
  • 12 Life Could... 4:24
  • 13 Teach Me How to Fly 3:19
  • 14 V.I.P. 3:08
  • 15 Let Them Talk 4:25

Release Date

January 1, 2006

Genre

psychedelic soul

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

118 min 48 sec