Wally Badarou – Echoes

This is album is a total nugget. Pick it up when you find it.

Greetings.. It’s the Groove.

Who?

The Groove, my friend. The Groove.

I'm very fortunate to have found a copy at my local shop in Toronto with a gold "Promo" stamp on the back; probably and eaelier pressing on the Canadian run. Only $15 (total steal).

It's really dynamic. Total sonic masterpiece by Wally. Very dynamic sound and each track beautifully transitions into the next.

Hi-Life, Mambo, Endless Race, and Cheif Inspector, are among my favorites.

*Fun Fact: Massive Attack sampled Mambo for Daydreaming ("Blue Lines" Album)

Rain is a pleasant closer for the album on side b.

If you find an original this album, I strongly recommend picking it up.
Downtempo staple👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

Copy available off site pls email for info sold in record stores.

A wonderful exploration of synthesis by somebody who knows how to make emotional music.

“… His role as the unofficial “fifth member” of Level 42 contributed majorly to the sound of the 80s, but probably even more, as part of the Com Point All Stars, his work with Grace Jones, Tom Tom Club, Gwen Guthrie, Jimmy Cliff and more fed into so many overground and underground currents. And just as potently, but even more unknown, his solo work practically defined the sound of the Balearic DJs of the 1980s… ‘Mambo’ - large sections of which would be repurposed for Massive Attack's “Daydreaming…”

i can that this album rules. it brings the lumber.

Phenomenal pressing with great mastering. Such a timeless and unique album

This is a great pressing - loud and detailed with a full, rich sound. Definitely one to get if you can find it.

Did Island just totally forget about their deluxe editions? This, Grace Jones' 'Living My Life' and 'Slave To The Rhythm' - amongst much other cult material have just been forgotten. Shame on them.