This is a reissue of Ananda Shankar's 1981 album which until this point was only available as a highly sought-after India-only release. If you liked the mixture of Indian textures and the breakthrough funk-rock moments on Shankar's classic "And His Music" album, this is a straight continuation. The album begins with the epic, 10 minute "Sa-Ra-Ga Machan(1)" which goes through several abstract movements before hitting the funk at the 6:20 mark. "Jungle King(2)" is the centerpiece for dusty heads, it starts off innocently, but transforms into a monster psyche jam with an uptempo percussion tail. Also checkout the demented, downtempo-ish "Monkey's Tea Party(3)" and the Indian surf rock sounds of "Charging Tiger(4)." This reissue also includes 4 bonus tracks from Ananda's even-rarer India Remembers Elvis EP, which was released in 1978 to commemorate the death of the King. These songs are kitschy covers of Elvis classics like the a deliciously mellow version of "Can't Help Falling In Love(5)" and a rumbling take on "His Latest Flame(6)." 14 tracks in all.

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