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Black Gold: The Very Best of Rotary Connection

Rotary Connection · 2006

118 min · 33 tracks · psychedelic soul

Psychedelic soul meets orchestral arrangements in a vibrant tapestry of groove and harmony.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • long immersive listening sessions
  • wave-like pacing experiences
  • vibrant background ambiance

Where this album fits

Career context
When 'Black Gold: The Very Best of Rotary Connection' was released in 2006, Rotary Connection was celebrated for its unique blend of psychedelic soul and pop. This compilation arrived long after the band had disbanded in the early 1970s, serving as a retrospective that highlighted their innovative sound and influence on subsequent artists.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Magical World 4:24
  • 2 Amen 4:03
  • 3 Rapid Transit 0:38
  • 4 Turn Me On 3:07
  • 5 Respect 3:05
  • 6 Pink Noise 0:23
  • 7 I Am the Black Gold of the Sun 5:50
  • 8 A Muse 4:02
  • 9 Sunshine of Your Love 5:08
  • 10 Sursum Mentes 0:44
  • 11 Memory Band 3:22
  • 12 Didn't Want to Have to Do It 3:15
  • 13 May Our Amens Be True 3:04
  • 14 Tales of Brave Ulysses 4:32
  • 15 The Sea & She 3:32
  • 16 Hey Love 4:11
  • 17 Song for Everyman 5:32
  • 18 Love Is 5:21

Disc 2

  • 1 The Salt of the Earth 4:59
  • 2 Love Has Fallen on Me 4:20
  • 3 If I Sing My Song 3:41
  • 4 The Weight 3:27
  • 5 The Burning of the Midnight Lamp 4:41
  • 6 Living Alone 2:55
  • 7 Love Me Now 2:47
  • 8 Want You to Know 3:04
  • 9 I Got My Mojo Working 2:35
  • 10 This Town 3:27
  • 11 We're Going Wrong 3:23
  • 12 Life Could... 4:24
  • 13 Teach Me How to Fly 3:19
  • 14 V.I.P. 3:08
  • 15 Let Them Talk 4:25

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