soul 42 min 9 tracks Asylum Records
Universal Language is a 1977 album by the American band Booker T. & the M.G.'s. The album was recorded for Asylum Records, following the demise of Stax Records, of which the M.G.'s were an integral element, in 1975.
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Spare, classical in form, grave and warm.
- sparerichly built
- classical in formformally daring
- gravecomic
- warmbleak
- earnestironic
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- AllMusic2/5 ★
- The Encyclopedia of Popular Music1/5 ★
- The Rolling Stone Record Guide1/5 ★
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Tracks
- A1Sticky Stuff4:13
- A2Grab Bag4:36
- A3Space Nuts3:30
- A4Love Wheels3:41
- A5Moto Cross4:37
- B1Last Tango in Memphis5:29
- B2M.G.’s Salsa5:30
- B3Tie Stick5:04
- B4Reincarnation5:12
9 tracks, 42 minutes.
About the album
- Artist
- Booker T. & the MG’s
- Label
- Asylum Records
- Released
- 1977
- Type
- Album
- Format
- 12" Vinyl
- Country
- GB
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