Firecracker

Joined by his usual sidemen of the period (a rhythm section led by pianist Bill O'Connell), flutist Dave Valentin is the main soloist on an appealing if not particularly unique program of Latin-tinged and generally funky jazz. When he stretches out, as on "Firecracker," Valentin shows that he could become one of the best jazz flutists, but thus far he has not quite lived up to his potential. Still, this is, overall, a pleasing effort.

Firecrackers: The Best of Mass Production is a comprehensive collection of the late-'70s soul band, featuring the majority of their R&B hits, including "Welcome to Our World (Of Merry Music)," "Turn Up the Music," and the Top Ten R&B hit "Firecracker." The compilation spans from their first album in 1977 to their farewell 1983 record, hitting every peak along the way. Though the material isn't always consistent – some of the lesser-known songs have dated rather badly – Firecrackers remains the definitive retrospective of Mass Production.

A mellow, exotic midnight funk / groove sound with roots in Thai funk sounds and even a major break here in Japan, and all performances sold out in Japan! It is a piece planned as a anthology release when they decided to participate in Fuji Rock. These are songs compiled from their initial EPs, including live standards "The Infamous Bill" and "The Number 4" that are hard to obtain physically now. Compilation of cover songs such as "Firecracker" of MARTIN DENNY, famous for YMO's cover, and "LaJavanaise" of SERGE GAINSBOURG, as well as and unreleased songs!