Ayo Manuel 1983-90 summerbreeze continues to defy labels

continues to defy labels

How To Become Nothing

Remastered for vinyl version of Brian's very first solo album issued in France in 1991

the sentimental march of single The Second Shift plays out like an after-hours ballad re-imagined by Wally Badarou and For Every Window There's a Curtain is coloured by the blue-lit haze of an Eventide warped tenor saxophone

Ayo Manuel 1983-90 summerbreeze continues to defy labelsThis mini compilation selects the stand out cuts from Ayo Manuels two albums Love Candidate and Party Time, showcasing the evolution of Ayos music. Side A is led by Song Of Love (Instrumental) mid tempo, synth heavy, toeing the line between lo fi crunch and sophisticated charm. This is followed by afro disco melters Dont Stop and the aptly titled Fun Time. Both with strong American, disco funk leanings but full of Nigerian flavour, they come signed,