Mystic Power
| Mystic Power | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 4 March 2013 | |||
| Genre | Roots reggae | |||
| Length | 1:02:56 | |||
| Label | VP Records[1] | |||
| Producer | Alpha Blondy | |||
| Alpha Blondy chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Robert Christgau |  [2] |
| RapReviews | 7/10[3] |
Mystic Power is a 2013 reggae album by the Ivorian artist Alpha Blondy.[1][4]
Songs on the album address the Second Ivorian Civil War.[5]
Critical reception
[edit]The Washington Post wrote that "the songs are upbeat and assured, whether fueled by the soulful horns and backing vocals of 'My American Dream' or the slinky groove of 'J’ai Tue Le Commissaire.'”[4] The East Bay Express wrote that "Blondy (seemingly effortlessly) does what he's done his entire career: make uplifting, inspirational music that seems to channel a higher power."[5]
Track listing
[edit]All tracks are written by Alpha Blondy
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Hope" (featuring Beenie Man) | 4:28 |
| 2. | "My American Dream" | 4:57 |
| 3. | "J'ai tué le commissaire" | 5:05 |
| 4. | "Seydou" | 4:40 |
| 5. | "Crime spirituel" | 3:49 |
| 6. | "La Bataille d'Abidjan" | 4:27 |
| 7. | "France à fric" | 3:57 |
| 8. | "Ouarzazate" | 4:33 |
| 9. | "Soutra" | 3:42 |
| 10. | "Woman" | 4:14 |
| 11. | "Le Métèque" | 2:58 |
| 12. | "Danger ivoirité" | 4:16 |
| 13. | "Reconciliation" (featuring Tiken Jah Fakoly) | 6:24 |
| 14. | "Pardon" | 4:48 |
| 15. | "Exil (Malavoi)" | 0:38 |
| Total length: | 01:02:56 | |
Personnel
[edit]- Alpha Blondy – lead vocals
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Alpha Blondy | Biography & History". AllMusic.
- ^ "Robert Christgau: CG: Alpha Blondy". www.robertchristgau.com.
- ^ "Alpha Blondy :: Mystic Power :: VP Records". www.rapreviews.com.
- ^ a b Jenkins, Mark (June 27, 2013). "Alpha Blondy album review, 'Mystic Power'" – via www.washingtonpost.com.
- ^ a b Arnold, Eric K. "Alpha Blondy". East Bay Express.