David Axelrod – Song of Innocence

A holy grail from the 70’s Zamrock scene reissued by Egon and Now-Again, Introduction sets the stage for the pioneering garage-psych rock band that dubbed itself W.I.T.C.H. (We Intend To Cause Havoc). Led by vocalist Emmanuel Jagari Chanda (who remains the only surviving member), the group sounds quite obviously influenced by Western rock, the Rolling Stones in particular, with bits of psych in there as well with the fuzzed out guitar solos and wandering organ lines. Witch would be the first Zambian band to release a commercial record but, like many other Zamrock bands, would ultimately fall into obscurity amidst increasing government authoritarianism.
Recommended – Full Listen
A1 Introduction
A2 Home Town
A3 You Better Know
A4 Feeling High
A5 Like A Chicken
B1 See Your Mama
B2 That’s What I Want
B3 Try Me
B4 No Time
Now-Again Records archival reissue originally included as part of the Witch (3) – We Intend To Cause Havoc! box set, later issued separately.
Catalog Number NA5103-LP on sticker attached to shrink wrap.
Catalog Number NA 5091-LP1 on spine.