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Mystic Power

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Mystic Power
Studio album by
Released4 March 2013 (2013-03-04)
GenreRoots reggae
Length1:02:56
LabelVP Records[1]
ProducerAlpha Blondy
Alpha Blondy chronology
Vision
(2011)
Mystic Power
(2013)
Positive Energy
(2015)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Robert Christgau(2-star Honorable Mention)(2-star Honorable Mention)[2]
RapReviews7/10[3]

Mystic Power is a 2013 reggae album by the Ivorian artist Alpha Blondy.[1][4]

Songs on the album address the Second Ivorian Civil War.[5]

Critical reception

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The Washington Post wrote that "the songs are upbeat and assured, whether fueled by the soulful horns and backing vocals of 'My American Dream' or the slinky groove of 'J’ai Tue Le Commissaire.'”[4] The East Bay Express wrote that "Blondy (seemingly effortlessly) does what he's done his entire career: make uplifting, inspirational music that seems to channel a higher power."[5]

Track listing

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All tracks are written by Alpha Blondy

No.TitleLength
1."Hope" (featuring Beenie Man)4:28
2."My American Dream"4:57
3."J'ai tué le commissaire"5:05
4."Seydou"4:40
5."Crime spirituel"3:49
6."La Bataille d'Abidjan"4:27
7."France à fric"3:57
8."Ouarzazate"4:33
9."Soutra"3:42
10."Woman"4:14
11."Le Métèque"2:58
12."Danger ivoirité"4:16
13."Reconciliation" (featuring Tiken Jah Fakoly)6:24
14."Pardon"4:48
15."Exil (Malavoi)"0:38
Total length:01:02:56

Personnel

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Alpha Blondy | Biography & History". AllMusic.
  2. ^ "Robert Christgau: CG: Alpha Blondy". www.robertchristgau.com.
  3. ^ "Alpha Blondy :: Mystic Power :: VP Records". www.rapreviews.com.
  4. ^ a b Jenkins, Mark (June 27, 2013). "Alpha Blondy album review, 'Mystic Power'" – via www.washingtonpost.com.
  5. ^ a b Arnold, Eric K. "Alpha Blondy". East Bay Express.