Harvey Mandel - Shangrenade (1973)

Year: 1973 (CD 1998)
Label: Repertoire Records (Germany), REP 4712-WG
Style: Jazz-Rock, Instrumental
Country: Detroit, Michigan, U.S. (March 11, 1945)
Time: 31:21
Format: Flac Tracks 16/44,1 kHz
Size: 209 Mb

Mr. Mandel made some sweet music with Canned Heat and he also made some super solo jazzy blues rock platters. This great musician doesn't seem to have received the accolades he deserves. I can't stress enough how good these solo albums are if you are into well played funky/jazzy/jammy, blues rock. I would recommend any of Mr. Mandel's early (70's) recordings to any guitar freak. I believe they are that good.
Review by rod45. Dec 30 2016 . 4/5
When I first listened to this particular album of his and I was completely blown away by his playing. This collection of fusion inspired funk rock tracks should grace any list of best instrumental albums. Mandels use of tapping predates almost any other recorded music and his use of it has to be heard to be believed. Highly recommended to any guitar freak or fan of instrumental music.
Review by SixStringMark. Dec 26 2007. 4/5
Why does this album not show up in all the lists of essential guitar albums? Shangrenade is an album of great instrumental music and wonderful guitar innovation. At the time of it's release, no one was using the two handed finger tapping technique that Mandel had mastered. The album was truely years ahead of it's time. Today, many guitarists routinely use the techniques that originated with this album. Even if you are not a guitar player and cannot appreciate the innovative playing, this album is still a gem to listen to. A classic jazzy funky rock instrumental record. It has always been one of my personal favorites.
Review by the_odd_box. Nov 29 2007. 5/5
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01. What The Funk (03:06)
02. Fish Walk (04:46)
03. Sugarloaf (04:16)
04. Midnight Sun (Version 2) (03:42)
05. Million Dollar Feeling (03:32)
06. Green Apple Quickstep (03:09)
07. Frenzy (04:32)
08. Shangrenade (04:14)

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