Geoffrey Oryema - Spirit CD

I was a bit wary when I learned that Geoffrey Oryema had left the Real World label, but fortunately he has lost nothing in the transition.

This disc is a pleasure to listen to -- more polished than 1997's "Night to Night", if not as uniquely memorable as 1993's "Beat the Border" -- "Spirit" is perhaps the most accessible of Oryema's music to date. It's one of those albums that your friends will borrow and then buy for themselves.

From the almost anthemic-sounding tribute to his late brother ("Omera John") to the wryly-named and beautiful "No Ballads Ballad" to his own take on the Talking Head's "Listening Wind", Oryema has created an album of varied and eclectic textures. He further refines his unique style, yet remains comfortably familiar to a growing base of fans.

Recommended. - AMAZON USER REVIEW

6007689513603

CDCOL 6258

Sony Music SA, 2000

Country: South Africa

Good condition

C08

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