Atmosfearの「En Trance」を手に入れるチャンスが再びやってきました！1981年にElite/MCA Recordsからリリースされたこのアルバムは、Brit-funkサウンドの頂点を象徴する傑作です。バンドの代表曲「Dancing in Outer Space」は、Larry LevanやDavid Mancusoによって伝説的なクラブ「Paradise Garage」や「The Loft」で愛され、今回のCD版にボーナストラックとして収録されています。

このアルバムは、ベーシスト兼キーボーディストのLester J. Batchelor、ドラマーのRay Johnson、ギタリストのAndy Sojka、サクソフォニストのStewart Cawthorne、シンガー兼ギタリストのTony Antonio、プロデューサーのJerry Pikeといった優れたメンバーが集結し、スタジオでの創造的なエネルギーを完璧に捉えています。

この機会にぜひ、Atmosfearの音楽の魅力を再発見してください。

A1 Free Tonight 6:55
A2 Duende 5:53
A3 Creator's Dream 8:43
B1 Interplay 6:04
B2 Funk The Rock 5:20
B3 Invasion 7:35
B4 Return Of LB 6:14

Love for Atmosfear was born out of the underground UK dance scene of the early 1980s; from nightclubs, pirate radio shows and soul weekenders. A localised scene that went on to have a global influence. The band’s most notable track ‘Dancing in Outer Space’ – included here on the CD version as a bonus – is a certified classic. It was a chart hit in the UK and was also championed Stateside in clubs such as the mythic ‘Paradise Garage’ and 'The Loft' by the likes of Larry Levan and David Mancuso. An instantly recognisable anthem that is just as fresh today as it was when it was first released.

Originally released in 1981 via Elite / MCA records, ‘En Trance’ is a joyous album that arguably represents the pinnacle of the Brit-funk sound. The band consisted of bassist, and keyboardist Lester J. Batchelor, drummer Ray Johnson, guitarist Andy Sojka, saxophonist Stewart Cawthorne, singer and guitarist Tony Antonio and producer Jerry Pike. The album captures the excitement of these exceptional players demonstrating utmost originality in the studio.

More Atmosfear and Elite Records reissues are available/coming soon on Mr Bongo, including ‘Xtra Special’ and ‘Dancing In Outer Space’ on 12”.

Official Mr Bongo reissue. Remastered. Licensed from Chemical Discs.