Cymande (album) explained

Cymande
Type:studio
Artist:Cymande
Cover:Album Cymande cover.jpeg
Released:1972
Studio:De Lane Lea Studios (London, England)
Genre:Funk, jazz fusion
Length:44:35
Label:Janus Records
Producer:John Schroeder
Next Title:Second Time Round
Next Year:1973

Cymande (pronounced) is the debut album by British funk group Cymande. It was released in 1972 through Janus Records and produced entirely by John Schroeder. Recording sessions took place at De Lane Lea Studios in London.

The album peaked at No. 85 on the Billboard Top LPs and No. 24 on the Soul Albums in the United States. It spawned two singles, "The Message" and "Bra", both made it to the Soul Singles chart, reaching No. 22 and No. 51 respectively. Its lead single "The Message" also peaked at No. 48 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart.

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