Heads is the third album by British Afro rock band Osibisa released in 1972.
| Heads | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 1972 | |||
| Recorded | July–August 1972 | |||
| Studio | Air Studios, London | |||
| Length | 41:16 | |||
| Label | MCA | |||
| Producer | Osibisa, John Punter | |||
| Osibisa chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Christgau's Record Guide | B−[1] |
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Kokorokoo" | Osei, Tontoh | 4:55 |
| 2. | "Wango Wango" | Richardson | 4:31 |
| 3. | "So So Mi La So" | Osibisa | 3:13 |
| 4. | "Sweet America" | Amao | 4:22 |
| 5. | "Ye Tie Wo" | Bedeau | 4:12 |
| 6. | "Che Che Kule" | Amarfio | 6:32 |
| 7. | "Mentumi" | Amarfio, Osei, Richardson | 3:40 |
| 8. | "Sweet Sound" | Richardson | 5:06 |
| 9. | "Do You Know" | Bailey | 4:45 |
| Total length: | 41:16 | ||
Personnel
edit- Teddy Osei – tenor saxophone, flute, African drums, vocals
- Sol Amarfio – African drums, bells, bongos, cowbells, drums, percussion, vocals
- Mac Tontoh – trumpet, flugelhorn, cornet, kabasa, percussion, vocals
- Spartacus R (Roy Bedeau) – bass guitar, percussion
- Wendell Richardson – lead guitar, acoustic guitar, lead vocals
- Robert Bailey – congas, flute, acoustic guitar, Moog bass, organ, piano, electric piano, clavinet, timbales, percussion, vocals
- Loughty Lasisi Amao – tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, flute, congas
- Robert Bailey, Jr. – bass, acoustic guitar, Moog synthesizer, organ, piano, electric piano, timbales, vocals
Production
edit- Producer – Osibisa and John Punter
- Engineer – John Punter
- Cover painting – Abdul Mati Klarwein
- Cover design – David Howells
- Osibisa logo – Roger Dean
- Photography – Shepard Sherbell
- Remastering – Andrew Thompson
- Liner notes – Alan Robinson
Charts
edit| Chart (1972-1973) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Albums (Kent Music Report)[2] | 19 |
| Canada Top Albums/CDs (RPM)[3] | 86 |
| US Billboard 200[4] | 125 |
References
edit- ^ Christgau, Robert (1981). "Consumer Guide '70s: O". Christgau's Record Guide: Rock Albums of the Seventies. Ticknor & Fields. ISBN 089919026X. Retrieved 10 March 2019 – via robertchristgau.com.
- ^ Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 226. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
- ^ "Top RPM Albums: Issue 4227". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
- ^ "Osibisa Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
- All information from liner notes of CD Heads (Copyright © 1972 MCA Records).
- Allmusic [1]