7119691265728
5024017006065

The Devil Is Loose

Asha Puthli

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Format: LP

Cat No: MRBLP222G

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Release Date:  05 March 2021

Label:  Mr Bongo

Packaging Type:  Digipak

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  7119691265728

Genres:  R&B  Disco  

Release Date:  13 September 2024

Label:  Mr Bongo

Packaging Type:  Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  5024017006065

Genres:  R&B  Disco  

  • Description

    We can't think of many artists that have had as diverse a career and who have been involved in as many different genres of music as Asha Puthli. A musical pioneer who forged a path through 60's psych, free-jazz, pop, rock, disco, and more.



    Asha's 1976 album 'The Devil Is Loose' is maybe her most well-known record. Featuring the beautiful disco-funk-classic 'Space Talk', Asha's ethereal soaring vocals take us on a journey that almost mirrors Asha's eclectic career. The track was championed by a wide-range of musical scenes and movements, and over space and time it has been commandeered as their own. You would hear it played by David Mancuso at the now 'mythical' underground New York party 'The Loft', in the most discerning disco nightclubs across the globe, in the Rare Groove scene, and also being sampled by hip-hop heavyweights such as The Notorious B.I.G / P Diddy, and The Pharcyde. The appeal and lifespan of 'Space Talk' keeps on extending and morphing as new audiences gleefully discover it for the first time - it still sounds as relevant and fresh on the dancefloor today - a sign of a true classic.



    Here at Mr Bongo we are thrilled to be releasing records by such an iconic musical maverick as Asha, from her roots in India to becoming a globe-trotting artist with a celebrated career in music and acting, whilst always staying true to her art. She has blazed a trail so that others could follow. Whether you are buying this album as a replacement for your worn-out original copy or it's the first time you've heard of Asha Puthli and you're just intrigued and drawn in by the cover, we hope you enjoy this quintessential slice of Asha's world.

    Description

    Making her return to the stage after 44 years, with tour dates across the US, Australia and Europe, as well as iconic performances at Glastonbury and We Out Here, Asha Puthli's lifelong career as an inspirational trailblazer has taken on a magical new chapter. We can't think of many artists that have had as distinctive and diverse a journey as Asha, nor who have been involved in as many different genres of music as her. A musical pioneer who forged a path through '60s psych, free-jazz, pop, rock, disco, and more.

    To mark this golden hour in her stellar career we have repressed her legendary album, 'The Devil Is Loose', on gold vinyl. Maybe her most well-known record, the 1976 LP features the psychedelic disco-funk-classic 'Space Talk', where Asha's soaring vocals take listeners on a journey that mirrors her eclectic career. Championed by a wide range of musical scenes and movements, over space and time it has been commandeered as their own.

    Casting a unique spell on its listeners, each track on the album showcases Asha's majestic, celestial style and sumptuous vocal range. Backed by breathtaking orchestral-infused, disco-enhanced instrumentation, it's cinematic and captivating throughout. From the infectious funk of 'Flying Fish', to the cosmic transcendence of 'The Devil Is Loose' and the choir-channeling 'Say Yes', this album is a true masterpiece.

    At Mr Bongo we are thrilled to be releasing records by such an iconic, musical maverick as Asha. She has blazed a trail so that others could follow. Whether you are buying this album as a replacement for your worn-out original copy or it's the first time you've heard of Asha Puthli and you're just intrigued and drawn in by the cover, we hope you enjoy this quintessential slice of Asha's world.

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Flying Fish
      • 2. The Devil Is Loose
      • 3. Hello Everyone
      • 4. Wonder Why
      • 5. My Buddy And Me
      • 6. Say Yes
      • 7. Space Talk
      • 8. Our Love Is Making Me Sing
      • 9. Good Night

    Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Flying Fish
      • 2. The Devil Is Loose
      • 3. Hello Everyone
      • 4. Wonder Why
      • 5. My Buddy And Me
      • 6. Say Yes
      • 7. Space Talk
      • 8. Our Love Is Making Me Sing
      • 9. Good Night