{"product_id":"740155748135","title":"Stewart Copeland - The Rhythmatist - Import CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eCredits:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStewart Copeland\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDescription:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn auditory odyssey into the depths of Africa, brought to you by THE POLICE’s genius drummer, Stewart Copeland!\nThe 1985 masterpiece—their debut album—returns in an anniversary edition to commemorate its 40th anniversary!\n\nHailing from Virginia, USA, STEWART COPLAND—the backbone of THE POLICE and a rhythmic wizard who infused rock with elements of reggae and jazz—embarked on a musical journey across the African continent shortly after the band’s breakup, a journey that was also documented in a film. His consistent pursuit of “music as percussion” in his solo work continues to exert a profound influence across various fields as a pioneer bridging world music and pop.\n\nThis landmark first solo studio album, released in 1985, defined his career. A groundbreaking work that predated Paul Simon’s masterpiece *Graceland* by blending indigenous African rhythms with modern production, it stands as a monumental, ahead-of-its-time post-modern pop masterpiece that collided local vocals with sharp drumming in the dawn of sampling technology.\n\nThe album features 10 tracks, including the anthem “KOTEJA (OHBOLILLA)” with Raylema’s powerful vocals, “GONGROCK” with a ground-shaking groove, and “SERENGETILONGWALK,” which evokes the winds of the savanna. The dynamism of the percussion, which stands out precisely because it has been stripped of all ornamentation, still radiates a fresh brilliance even after 40 years, drawing the listener into an unknown sonic space.\n\nThe 40th-anniversary edition includes bonus tracks: an unreleased version of “GongRock,” a remix of “GongRock” by Chris Lord-Alge (appearing on CD for the first time), and single versions of “Koteja (OhBolilla)” and “GongRock.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTracklisting:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.Koteja (Oh Bolilla)\u003cbr\u003e2.Brazzaville\u003cbr\u003e3.Liberte\u003cbr\u003e4.Coco\u003cbr\u003e5.Kemba\u003cbr\u003e6.Samburu Sunset\u003cbr\u003e7.Gong Rock\u003cbr\u003e8.Franco\u003cbr\u003e9.Serengeti Long Walk\u003cbr\u003e10.African Dream\u003cbr\u003e11.Koteja (Oh Bolilla) - Single Version\u003cbr\u003e12.Gong Rock - Single Version\u003cbr\u003e13.Gong Rock (Dub Version)\u003cbr\u003e14.Gong Rock (Specially Remixed Version)\u003cbr\u003e15.Gong Rock (Take 1)\u003cbr\u003e16.Gong Rock (Rhythmatizm)\u003cbr\u003e17.Gong Rock (Rap + Drums Only)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Edsel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52836065018145,"sku":"740155748135","price":2961.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/8482\/2076\/files\/740155748135.jpg?v=1781201879","url":"https:\/\/cdsvinyljapan.com\/products\/740155748135","provider":"CDs Vinyl Japan Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}