Mandrill: They Did It Their Way
John Abbey, Blues & Soul, May 1976
Hey caramba, the boys are really grabbing some attention with their 'Disco Lypso' cut. And they've proved it never pays to give in. They've continued to play their music their way — with the faith that one day they'd win through.
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