Osibirock | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | 1974 | |||
Recorded | Summer 1974 | |||
Studio | Chipping Norton Recording Studios, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire; Lansdowne Studios, Holland Park, London | |||
Length | 37:29 | |||
Label | Warner Bros. | |||
Producer | Peter Gallen | |||
Osibisa chronology | ||||
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Osibirock is the sixth studio album by British Afro rock band Osibisa released in 1974 by Warner Bros. Records K56048 and WEA International WE 835. Issued in 2000 CD format by One Way Records 35165. The cover depicted Henri Rousseau's "Negro Attacked By a Jaguar".
All songs arranged, performed and composed by Osibisa.
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Who’s Got the Paper" | 2:24 |
2. | "Why" | 5:37 |
3. | "Osibirock" | 2:58 |
4. | "Kelele" | 5:15 |
5. | "Atinga Bells" | 0:34 |
6. | "African Jive" | 3:59 |
7. | "We Belong" | 4:18 |
8. | "Komfo (High Priest)" | 4:42 |
9. | "Kangaroo" | 2:46 |
10. | "Home Affairs" | 4:56 |
Total length: | 37:29 |
Chart (1974-1975) | Peak position |
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Australian Albums (Kent Music Report) [1] | 67 |
US Billboard 200 [2] | 175 |
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