Somewhere in Afrika

by Manfred Mann's Earth Band, Manfred Mann

Overview

Somewhere in Afrika, an ode to Mann's home country of South Africa, contains a formula that is atypical of Manfred Mann's Earth Band sound. With rhythms that combine an African flavor with a modern rock feel, vocalist Mick Rogers takes over on vocals with the number 22 hit "Runner," released as the album's only single. Tracks such as "Demolition Man" and "Eyes of Nostradamus" are model Earth Band efforts, but the compelling material lies in songs such as "Lalela," "Koze Kobenini," and the title track, which conveys Mann's love for his birthplace without sounding overly pretentious or manufactured. The instrumentation is solid and free-flowing, with drums and other percussion work coming to the forefront while maintaining the group's atmosphere as a rock band. Somewhere in Afrika gave Manfred Mann's Earth Band their highest-charting American album since 1976's The Roaring Silence, peaking at number 40, but the tight musicianship and unrestricted layout of the music prove that the album should have placed much higher. ~ Mike DeGagne

Product Details

Release Date:	07/29/2016
Label:	Creature Music Ltd.
UPC:	5060051333880
Rank:	83310

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Manfred Mann's Earth Band   Primary Artist
Manfred Mann   Primary Artist,Vocals,Keyboards,Synthesizer
Trevor Rabin   Guitar
Shona Laing   Vocals
Chris Thompson   Guitar,Vocals
John Lingwood   Drums,Percussion
Steve Waller   Guitar,Vocals
Matt Irving   Bass,Guitar,Synthesizer
Fats Mothya   Vocals
Rufus Sefothoma   Vocals
Chief Dawethi   Vocals
Jabu Mbalu   Vocals

Technical Credits

Traditional   Composer
Bob Marley   Composer
Tom McGuinness   Liner Notes
Manfred Mann's Earth Band   Performer
Matt Irving   Composer,Engineer
Al Stewart   Composer
Terry Medhurst   Engineer
Lars Finnstroem   Engineer
A. Moore   Composer
Manfred Mann   Composer,Producer