Synchro System

King Sunny Ade | Format: MP3 Download

Product Details

• Original Release Date: October 26, 1990
• Release Date: October 26, 1990
• Label: Island Records
• Copyright: (C) 2000 Island Records Inc.
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• Total Length: 37:34
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• ASIN: B000V6ON1K
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #109,242 Paid in MP3 Albums (See Top 100 Paid in MP3 Albums)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A too slick to make my top ten, October 11, 2000

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Eric Pfeiffer "musicmad" (Palmyra, NJ United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Synchro System (Audio CD)

I really like this record, but it's not one that I recommend unless you already have a good Juju ear. After his "Juju Music" record, record company folks thought that if he just cleaned it up a little, cut some of the longer jams, he could be the new Bob Marley. What came out of that was a string of lesser albums, like this one. However, I like the use of synth, which is pretty uncommon on Nigerian Juju records. I know, it makes it less pure, but it's used well. The songs are a little too tight, and there isn't the sound of joy like on so many other of King Sunny's or Chief Commander Ebenezer Obe's best work. So, don't jump on this record unless either a) you've got a good Juju collection and want to hear King Sunny's attempt at westernizing, or b)you didn't like other Juju records because they seem to loose to you.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Percussive paradise, April 25, 2004

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Pieter "Toypom" (Johannesburg) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Synchro System (Audio CD)

On this excellent album, no less than 22 musicians assist the Nigerian superstar. Percussion plays a central role in juju music and here, the vast array of instruments include talking drums, agogo, shekere, motimo, maracas, guitars, keyboards and congos.

The album opens with Synchro Feelings, a mellow piece with a skittering beat and layered choruses and is followed by Mo Ti Mo which has impressive instrumental and tempo variation. The tuneful Maajo is one of my favorites because of its strong melody and the lovely call and response vocals.

The title track Synchro System is a lengthy number with soulful lead vocals whilst E Saiye Re has an insistent dance rhythm and delicious infusions of Hawaiian guitar. This guitar is even more pronounced on Tolongo, a simple but catchy song and on the spacey E Wele that is also embellished with impressive keyboards. The album concludes with Synchro Reprise, a type of dub version of the title track that is also perfect for the dancefloor.

With its delicate percussive textures, engaging vocals and the skilful playing of the musicians, the album creates a tapestry of joyful moods. Perhaps not as immediate as his masterpiece Juju Music, this is also a great album that will reward the listener with repeated plays.

4.0 out of 5 stars Seenchro Seetem!, December 7, 2010

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David B. Jones (San Jose CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Synchro System (MP3 Download)

A friend of mine went to Africa on vacation in '91 and came back with a cassette tape of this. He gave it to me, and since that day my life has always been the same.

Seenchro Seestem!