Shango

by Juno Reactor

Overview

Goodbye Goa, hello world. The members of Juno Reactor seem to have made a decision here as to what they wanted to do when they grew up, with the answer being, interestingly, Art of Noise for the 21st century coupled with atmospheric merging with world music elements from all over the planet. There are mammoth sounds at hand -- deep, dark moods, moments of widescreen cinema -- and much clever subtlety. With "Pistolero" alone -- a mad blend of samples, beats, effects, and flamenco guitar from Steve Stevens -- Juno Reactor has leapt away from the past and into a more imaginative future. The only question now is whether or not they can keep up this kind of growth, and whether that means continuing to work with live musicians or expanding their tonal and rhythmic space. Either way, Shango is a benchmark for the duo. ~ Steven E. McDonald

Product Details

Release Date:	10/17/2000
Label:	Metropolis
UPC:	0782388018524
Rank:	148791

Tracks

1. Pistolero
2. Hule Lam
3. Insects
4. Badimo
5. Masters of the Universe
6. Nitrogen, Pt. 1
7. Nitrogen, Pt. 2
8. Solaris
9. Song for Ancestors

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Juno Reactor   Primary Artist
Dinesh   Tabla
Busi Mhlongo   Vocals
B.J. Cole   Pedal Steel

Technical Credits

Mabi Thobejane   Collaboration,Composer
Deepak Ram   Composer
Mike Diver   Photography
Taz Alexander   Composer
Richard Edwards   Engineer
Burton   Composer
Aam   Composer
Greg Hunter   Engineer,Composer
Steve Stevens   Collaboration,Composer
Mike Maguire   Collaboration,Composer
Juno Reactor   Producer
Johann Bley   Collaboration,Composer
Ben Watkins   Collaboration,Producer,Composer
Kevin Metcalfe   Mastering