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Gris Gris - 180 Gram - Sealed

DR JOHN Gris Gris (Cult classic UK/EU 7-track LP pressed on 180-gram black vinyl, the debut album originally released in 1968 and signifying the birth of Dr John, The Night Tripper, previously known as Mac Rebennack. The album delivers a unique fusion of voodoo mysticism, funk, rhythm & blues, psychedelic rock & Creole roots, including tunes that went on to serve as great cover material such as 'Gris-Gris Gumbo Ya Ya', 'Mama Roux' & 'I Walked On Gilded Splinters'. Sheer genius! Picture sleeve with hype sticker, factory sealed. Highly recommended)
#Top 500 Greatest Albums Of All Time

Price Info
$37.49, £29.99  
Product Availability Last copy in stock. Order now for shipping on Monday 25th November
Release Date 24th Jun 2013
Release Year 2013 - 11 years ago
Condition Unless stated otherwise in the description above, all items are in at least excellent condition - so please read our descriptions carefully. We try to sell items as close to Mint condition as possible, and many will indeed be close to brand new and/or unplayed. Others may be 'used' - and all will meet our strict grading and are 100% guaranteed.
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Format vinyl LP album (LP record)
Record Label Rhino
Complete Stock List Go to Dr John
Product Catalogue No SD33-234
Music Genre 70s Rock, 70s Artists, Blues, 60s Rock
Country Comes from UK Comes from 'UK'
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Tracklisting & More Information

His grandmother is purported to have transported objects using her spiritual powers and it is said that she sometimes floated through the room. Her grandson Malcolm Rebenneck was fully aware of his unique features when he appeared under the name of Dr. John, a voodoo healer in the 19th century, and was the first person to transcend from pitch-black spheres to psychedelic music as its high priest, so to speak.

In the seven magical musical numbers of Gris-gris the root doctor conjures up a potent mixture of creole melodies, primeval heathen sounds, a pinch of mardi-gras and New Orleans jazz and even undreamt-of sounds. "Gumbo Ya Ya," a dragging procession with archaic sing-song, shows that suggestive Afro sounds are what rule in this album. And to play with them, to soften them here and there, or to enhance them with dance-like expression and voices from afar ("Danse Fambeaux") is all part of the program in this collection of artistic treasures. In between raspy sounds there are flattering, intimate tones such as the springy, gentle and forward-looking "Croker Courtbullion."

The equation Witchcraft = Masterwork certainly applies to this unrivalled album, which is listed at No. 356 in the 2020 edition of the 500 Greatest Albums of all Time by the magazine Rolling Stone.

Side One
1. Gris-Gris Gumbo Ya Ya
2. Danse Kalinda Ba Doom
3. Mama Roux
4. Danse Fambeaux

Side Two
5. Croker Courtbullion
6. Jump Sturdy
7. I Walk On Guilded Splinters


LP RECORD  
Recording Artist Dr John
Product Title Gris Gris - 180 Gram - Sealed
Product Information Dr John Gris Gris - 180 Gram - Sealed UK vinyl LP album (LP record).
Language All tracks are sung in English, unless otherwise stated in our description.
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Artists Related To Jerry Byrne, Ronnie Barron
Product Barcode 081227971618
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Alternatively Known As Mac Rebennack,Dr. John,Dr. John Rebennack,Dr John The Nite Tripper
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