Mandingo ‎– Mandingo III VG+/VG

Mandingo’s 1974 album, Mandingo III, is a wild ride that blends genres like a master chef throws together spices. It’s got the deep grooves and infectious rhythms of funk, the laid-back coolness of soul, and throws in some unexpected twists with space-age synths and exotic percussion. Imagine a Star Wars cantina scene with a killer band – that’s the kind of vibe Mandingo III brings.

One minute you’ll be swept up in the frenetic energy of “War Dance,” the next you’ll be swaying to the celebratory horns of “Celebration.” Tracks like “Drums in the Night” take a darker turn, with haunting melodies and pounding drums, before giving way to the playful exotica of “Mumbo Jumbo.” This isn’t an album for background listening – it’s a full-on sonic adventure that will have you wanting to get up and move.