Mandrill - Composite Truth (1972) [1998]

Composite Truth is Mandrill's most successful album, commercially as well as artistically. Although the band's sense of freewheeling experimentation had been tempered, its gradual transition to a straight-ahead funk band was made perfect with two of the biggest hits of its career: "Hang Loose" and "Fencewalk." "Hang Loose" is all over the place (in a good way), moving from a grooving funk jam to mid-tempo guitar skronk and back, all part of an impassioned call to peace. "Fencewalk" also had several transitions, with a crooning chorus and an extended middle section powered by heavy brass and a screaming guitar solo.

Tracks:

1. Hang Loose 4:46
2. Fencewalk 5:28
3. Hagalo 2:45
4. Don't Mess With People 4:53
5. Polk Street Carnival 6:03
6. Golden Stone 7:13
7. Out With The Boys 5:06
8. Moroccan Nights 6:43