First Album Rip - Los Lobos - La Pistola y el Corazon

This is a fantastic album in every way. The striking album art and earthy tones mixed with bright reds and white is handsome and appealing. The inner sleeve is black with white lettering on English side and tan with dark lettering on Spanish lyrics side. The music is vibrant and reflects the band members heritage and musical knowledge of their homeland, Mexico, although the band came together and is based in California. I bought this album around the time it was released...around 1988, and it has weathered well. Some slight wear and "yellowing" but, otherwise, pristine.

Eddy Grant and The Equals - Rub a dub dub

Eddy Grant, yes the Electric Avenue one...reunites with his old band The Equals. Grant was born in British Guyana and moved to the UK at 12. His roots are showing clearly and that's a good thing. I have a two cd set from Ice Records of him and the Equals greatest hits. Marvelous stuff for the most part although some are dated and, frankly, uninspiring or interesting. This live recording shows the chemistry and talent hold firm.

Amanda Marshall - I Believe In You

Wonderful video and fantastic song carried by Amanda's commanding vocals.

Dum Maro Dum video

This is dated Indian film (Hare Rama Hare Krishna) where girl is involved with the drug addled set and sings about it. Actual singer is Asha Bhosle but dunno actress. Great song extolling the evident virtues of a particular ummm....a...uh...plant. Groovy.

Pentangle (1968) - Let No Man Steal Your Thyme