Mystic Power
2013 studio album by Alpha Blondy
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Mystic Power is a 2013 reggae album by the Ivorian artist Alpha Blondy.[1][2]
| Mystic Power | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 2013 | |||
| Genre | Roots reggae | |||
| Length | 1:02:56 | |||
| Label | VP[1] | |||
| Producer | Alpha Blondy | |||
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Songs on the album address the Second Ivorian Civil War.[3]
Critical reception
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Robert Christgau |  [4] |
| RapReviews | 7/10[5] |
The Washington Post wrote that "the songs are upbeat and assured, whether fueled by the soulful horns and backing vocals of 'My American Dream' or the slinky groove of 'J’ai Tue Le Commissaire.'”[2] The East Bay Express wrote that "Blondy (seemingly effortlessly) does what he's done his entire career: make uplifting, inspirational music that seems to channel a higher power."[3]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Alpha Blondy.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Hope" (featuring Beenie Man) | 4:28 |
| 2. | "My American Dream" | 4:57 |
| 3. | "J'ai tué le commissaire" | 5:05 |
| 4. | "Seydou" | 4:40 |
| 5. | "Crime spirituel" | 3:49 |
| 6. | "La Bataille d'Abidjan" | 4:27 |
| 7. | "France à fric" | 3:57 |
| 8. | "Ouarzazate" | 4:33 |
| 9. | "Soutra" | 3:42 |
| 10. | "Woman" | 4:14 |
| 11. | "Le Métèque" | 2:58 |
| 12. | "Danger ivoirité" | 4:16 |
| 13. | "Reconciliation" (featuring Tiken Jah Fakoly) | 6:24 |
| 14. | "Pardon" | 4:48 |
| 15. | "Exil (Malavoi)" | 0:38 |
| Total length: | 01:02:56 | |
Personnel
- Alpha Blondy – lead vocals