Coke

Description

The eponymous and captivating album by Coke from 1972, originally released on Manuel J. Mato's Sound Triangle Records label. It is a major success of Miami latin-funk, dosed with psychedelic garage rock and soul excellence, creating an intoxicating blend of styles and genres on this highly sought-after LP. Mostly sung in English, Coke's only album is a sumptuous melting pot of influences, linked together by brilliant funk percussion, tasty organs, and sharp brass. Due to a lack of promotion outside of Florida and the threat of a lawsuit from the Coca-Cola company over the use of their name, the band fell into obscurity. Rediscovered since by diggers and collectors in search of deep grooves, Coke is a sensational crossover record, drawing from an ocean of different influences: fans of early Santana productions, garage-psych, Nu Yorican, and latin-funk should all find something to enjoy on this mythical album.