Legendary music by "lost" bands hardly ever measures up to its own hype. This just might be an exception. Oneness of Juju albums are the sort of holy grail that keeps soul collectors thrashing about at night. To the label's everlasting credit, Strut has relieved listeners of that problem. The music itself is the direct forebear of bands like the Brand New Heavies, a mix of club funk and disco that at times tends to get a little precious. Here, however, what always starts out ordinary enough is quickly fractured by the addition of bracing elements, whether a grinding sax solo, some thundering drums, or even the odd, bittersweet rap of "Love Is." This might not be as heavy as some would have liked, but it's certainly original and startling, and a record and sound that many listeners may find themselves reaching for. Recommended. ~ Rob Ferrier
Rovi
ブレイクビーツの宝庫としても知られているワンネス・オブ・ジュジュの、レアなシングルやメンバーの各ソロなどの音源を網羅した究極の2枚組ベスト盤! アフロ・スピリチュアルの強烈なリズム、当時のブラック・パワーの様子を伝える政治的なスポークン・ワード、交流のあったオーネット・コールマン、サン・ラといったNYロフト・ジャズ勢からの影響が色濃いフリーなスタイル。どす黒いファンクネスが炸裂しまくってます。
bounce (C)礼玖欧南
タワーレコード(2001年11月号掲載 (P98))