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Shadow – Sweet Sweet Dreams (LP album)
40,00 €
CONDITION: Second hand – Mint, new (M)
Unsealed vinyl, listened to for review
1 LP (black colored vinyl)
Shadow is a musical project from Trinidad and Tobago, a Caribbean archipelago known for its rich musical culture, especially calypso and soca. The artist behind this name was Winston Bailey, a genius artist better known by his stage name, The Mighty Shadow.
Bailey was an outstanding musician who helped modernize calypso and soca by adding elements of funk, disco and electronic. He had a unique vocal style and a musical approach that stood out from other artists of his time. The album Sweet Sweet Dreams is a rare work that masterfully combines funk, disco and tropical sounds.
When it was originally released in 1984, Sweet Sweet Dreams was not a resounding commercial success outside of local music circles. Criticized and impossible to sell at the time, it remained an unknown album for a long time. Its sounds, described as avant-garde as early as 1984, earned it belated recognition. It was only over the decades that vinyl lovers and music enthusiasts rediscovered this rare album, giving it considerable value on the collectors’ market.
Faced with this rediscovery and the growing demand from music lovers, several labels specializing in the reissue of rare vinyl, including Analog Africa and Jamwax, have decided to put Sweet Sweet Dreams back into circulation. These reissues have made the album accessible to a new generation of enthusiasts and DJs, while preserving the authenticity of the original sound.
Label: Jamwax – JAMWAXLP02
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Description
The Shadow – Sweet Sweet Dreams vinyl is a true gem of funk and disco music, an album that embodies the very essence of the exotic sounds of the 1980s. Released at a time when electronic music and disco were undergoing a radical transformation, this album has established itself over the years as a cult work, both for lovers of tropical groove and for collectors of rare vinyl.
Sweet Sweet Dreams is a brilliant demonstration of Winston Bailey aka Shadow’s ability to fuse several genres to create an innovative and captivating sound. It is a musical treasure that embodies the spirit of an era while remaining surprisingly modern. With its unique blend of tropical groove, intoxicating basslines and synth melodies, it continues to inspire and captivate listeners across generations.
The title track, Let’s Get It Together, is a perfect example of this musical fusion. It opens with a hypnotic bassline, accompanied by ethereal synth pads that create an atmosphere that is both mysterious and euphoric. Winston Bailey‘s smooth and haunting vocals add a touch of sensuality to the track, making it timeless and unforgettable.
The growing interest in tropical funk and underground disco music helped put the album back in the spotlight. DJs specializing in exotic sounds began playing its tracks at parties and festivals, sparking a renewed interest in Shadow and its musical legacy.
Its influence can be found in modern productions that fuse electro, disco and Caribbean sounds. Today, Sweet Sweet Dreams‘s imprint can be heard in genres such as nu-disco, boogie-funk and even some house productions.
The new vinyl pressings have benefited from careful remastering, optimizing the sound quality and highlighting the subtleties of the musical arrangements. Thanks to these reissues, Sweet Sweet Dreams has found a second youth and has established itself as a must-have in tropical funk.
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