{"product_id":"album-no-1-lp","title":"Album No. 1","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWewantsounds continues its Algerian music reissue program with the release of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eLes Abranis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e' coveted 1983 LP, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlbum No. 1\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Originally recorded in Paris and privately pressed by the group, the album is now being reissued for the first time. Curated by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCheb Gero\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, who compiled the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSweet Rebels Rai\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e set for Wewantsounds, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlbum No. 1\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a masterful blend of Kabyle grooves, funk, and hints of reggae. Also known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eId Ed Was\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the album is reissued with its original artwork, remastered audio by Colorsound Studio in Paris, and a two-page insert with new liner notes (in French and English) by journalist \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eRabah Mezouane\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The Kabyle group Les Abranis from Algeria has become one of the most sought-after bands on the global beat scene over the years. Founded in France in the late 1960s by two young Algerian Kabyle workers, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eShamy El Vaz\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eKarim Abdenour\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Les Abranis rose to prominence in the 1970s with their innovative sound, blending traditional Kabyle music with funk, rock, and psychedelic influences. Their lyrics, often sung in Kabyle, celebrate Amazigh identity and culture, making them a major influence on the North African music scene and beyond. Despite facing opposition from the country's authorities -- who viewed them as a societal threat due to their use of the Kabyle language instead of Arabic -- their popularity continued to grow. Throughout the 1970s, they released several albums, including the highly sought-after \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eLes Abranis 1977\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, issued on the Paris-based Algerian label Disques Bordj El Phen. In 1983, the group entered Acousti Studio in Paris to record \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlbum No. 1\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, featuring legendary French drummer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eAndré 'Dédé' Ceccarelli\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e -- who played with artists ranging from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSerge Gainsbourg\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrance Gall\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, as well as on numerous library music sessions with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eJanko Nilovic\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eTeddy Lasry\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eJacky Giordano\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e -- alongside \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eTony Bonfils\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on bass. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlbum No. 1\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e showcases a superb range of sounds, from the reggae-infused cult track \"Avehri\" to the funk-driven \"Achethkhi,\" and the irresistibly groovy instrumental \"Thadoukli.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlbum No. 1\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was originally self-released in 1983 and distributed exclusively within the Kabyle and Algerian communities in France and the Maghreb. Over time, it has become a sought-after LP among fans of Arabic music, as it was never reissued -- until now.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Forced Exposure","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52697656656151,"sku":"WWSLP 104LP","price":29.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/6983\/6055\/files\/AlbumNo.1.jpg?v=1776741778","url":"https:\/\/sisyphusrecordworks.com\/products\/album-no-1-lp","provider":"Sisyphus Record Works","version":"1.0","type":"link"}