FA-5 - FA-5 (2024 Re-Issue)

FA-5's self-titled album from 1976 is a perfect example of the energy and vitality
emanating from the country's musicians and marks the next release in Mr
Bongo's Cuban Classics series. A unique musical fusion that encompasses Latin
rock, funk, soul, disco and Afro- Cuban rhythms to form a diverse and alluring
album.
 
The exquisite, funk-fuelled opener, 'Muevete Con Las Fuerzas Del Corazon', is
maybe the most-known song on the album. It is a super catchy cut powered by a
dynamite bassline, joy-flled horn playing and splashes of drum breaks that will
ignite any dancefloor.
 
The record surfs through genres as it progresses. 'Di Tu Que Haras Sin Mi' and
'Paso Sin Mas' lean back with a West Latin rock / AOR favour to their grooves.
Elsewhere, the dreamy, cosmic, Balearic- tinged 'El Blue' and fuzzy funk- rock
breaks of 'Pero Lo Cierto Es Que No Quise Mas' further show the breadth of
styles at play on the LP. Another big highlight on the album is the Latin, disco
funk sounds of 'Casa De Ladrillo', which morphs into a cover version of the
Commodores 'Brick House'. The result is a superb alternative take on a
much loved classic.
 
Released on the state-owned Areito Records, the album was directed by Nestor
Caballero , who arranged the songs alongside Aneiro Tano and Osvaldo
Caraballoso . The prolific Tony Tano produced the album with the recording
courtesy of Tony Lopez who worked with Juan Pablo Torres, Los Reyes 73, Grupo
Los Yoyi, Raul Gomez and many other Cuban greats that we have featured in the
Cuban Series.
 
A fabulous, under-the-radar classic, that will enrich any collection

TRACKLISTING

1. Muevete Con Las Fuerzas Del Corazon
2. Di Tu Que Haras Sin Mi
3. Paso Sin Mas
4. El Blue
5. Casa De Ladrillo
6. Al Recordar No Dude
7. Salga Y Baile
8. Pero Lo Cierto Es Que No Quise Mas

PRODUCT DETAILS

Artist: FA-5
Label:  MR BONGO
Condition:  New 
Genre:  Latin, African & International
Format:  Vinyl LP
Cat Number:  MRBLP290
Released:  20th September 2024