Mighty Sparrow: First Flight: Early Calypsos from the Emory Cook Collection
This past Chicago winter was the worst I've experienced during my seven years living in the city. We recently had our first 70+ degree day in over seven months. Seven! I don't want to jinx myself too hard; but I'm going out on a limb and saying Old Man Winter has packed his salt-stained bags for the season.
And what music goes better with dancing on Winter's shallow grave than Calypso? Enter Mighty Sparrow. Typically backed by a guitar, bongos, and a horn section, the Sparrow's sweet-swaying melodies will transport you a nondescript Caribbean island, where you sling back endless ginger beers while watching cliff divers plunge into the sea. Yes, this album has the relaxing groo....
...wait...what did Sparrow just say? Seriously?? Jesus!
While it may be easy to disregard Sparrow's words in favor of his islands grooves, his smart, witty, and oftentimes R-rated subject matter will give the astute listener a new level of appreciation. Whether dealing with social issues like underground arms dealers ("Gun Slingers", or making light of coming very close to date raping a girl ("Stella"), Sparrow will make you think while you move back and forth sitting in front of your computer...as I am right now.
This record is a quality way to welcome warm weather to your neck of the woods.
...did I mention date rape?!?!?!
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