Year released: 2004A fine selection of tracks from a band that delivers what it promises in the album title. Hailing from the tiny African nation of Benin, TP Orchestre Poly-Rhythmo (the 'TP' in the title is French for Tout Pouissant or "all mighty") storm through an album full of dance floor groovers, displaying the versatility, musicianship and energy that made them legends in their homeland.
This collection reflects their many poly-rhythmic styles including hard afro-funk, driving afrobeat, deep Afro-latin and Cuban grooves--this fusion is the product of combining the sounds they had heard in Lagos with two traditional Vodun rhythms: sato and sakpata.
For my money, the later cuts on this compilation are somewhat weaker; a little to disco-y for my taste in most cases. But the earlier tracks absolutely stink with funky nastiness. Top honor go to the psychedelic screaming banger "Les Djos," which sounds like a hopped up version of the classic Archie Bell and the Drells tune "Tighten Up." Massive stuff for the most part.
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