I initially thought that this was some sort of joke - it’s obviously an obscure novelty record (that was inexplicably popular in Canada for some reason) but something about the first track, a cover of Apache, triggered a memory. This particular track was discovered by pioneering New York DJ Kool Herc who found that he could mix together two copies on different decks to get a drum break that went on forever. This discovery was one of the foundational moments of hip hop and the rest is history.
Let There Be Drums, the second track, was an even bigger rush of recognition. This was effectively the Madchester sound of the Stone Roses but 25 years early. You are hearing the origin story of Bez right here. The rest of the album, mostly covers of other popular songs but with added bongos and funky guitars, are similarly good, and this is easily one of the most sampled records of all time.
How 70s could this album be? The answer is none. None more 70s.
Bongo-tastic!
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