Mammoth Special

by Decameron

Mammoth Special cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: September 1974
  • Label: Mooncrest
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Community rating: 3.57/5 from 4 ratings

Artists on this release: Shamsi Sarumi, Dudu Pukwana, Gaspar Lawal, John Halsey, Geoff March, Frank Ricotti, Mongezi Feza

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Transitioning from an acoustic duo to a fully-fledged electric ensemble, the British folk-rock group significantly expanded their sound on their second album. 'Mammoth Special' utilizes lush string arrangements and complex progressive structures to enhance their intricate vocal harmonies and literary songwriting.

Genres

Descriptors: folk, acoustic, male-vocals, melodic, ensemble

Tracklist

  1. Mammoth Special
  2. Rock 'N' Roll Woman
  3. Just Enough Like Home
  4. A Glimpse Of Me
  5. Late On Lady Day
  6. Breakdown Of The Song
  7. The Cheetah
  8. Jan
  9. Stonehouse
  10. Parade
  11. The Empty Space

Credits

  • Decameron - primary artist
  • Dik Cadbury - acoustic guitar [12 string], bass [fender, stereo, 8 string], violin, guitar [lead], vocals
  • Dave Bell - acoustic guitar [6 & 12 string], bass [fender], vocals, written-by
  • Johnny Coppin - acoustic guitar [6 & 12 string], piano, vocals, written-by
  • Al Fenn - acoustic guitar [lead], electric guitar [lead], mandolin, harmonica, guitar [high-strung], bass [fender], vocals
  • Geoff March - cello, violin, piano, organ, tin whistle, vocals, saxophone [tenor]
  • John Halsey - drums, percussion
  • Dudu Pukwana - percussion

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