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Title: New Age Mangione
Review: This 1986 release is a far cry from the inventive, musically-satisfying Mangione of the early 70s. BUT having said that, there's no denying that Mangione has a talent for melody invention. And he seems to surround himself with sidemen who are likewise "melody-sensitive". This time he's teamed up with producer/co-songwriter Morris "Butch" Stewart. Some tracks sound like vintage Mangione of the late 70s, while others - "hip-hop Mangione?" - make one wonder WHO thought THIS would be a good idea? All in all this is a recording worth having in the collection if you're of fan of CM back to the days when he was credible. It presents the Rise and Fall of an artist; even so, you still end up whistling some of those tunes!
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