| Artist |
Al Di Meola |
| Album Title: |
Casino |
| Album Cover: |
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| Primary Genre |
Jazz: Fusion |
| Format |
Vinyl |
| Released |
00/00/1978 |
| Reissue Date |
00/00/0000 |
| Label |
Columbia Records/CBS Inc. |
| Catalog No |
PC 35277 |
| Bar Code No |
0 7464-35277-1 |
| Reissue |
Yes |
| Packaging |
LP Sleeve |
| Tracks |
| A1.
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Egyptian Danza (5:58)
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| A2.
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Chasin' The Voodoo (5:02)
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| A3.
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Dark Eye Tango (5:25)
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| B1.
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Señor Mouse (7:19)
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| B2.
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Fantasia Suite For Two Guitars (5:13)
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| B3.
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Casino (9:33)
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| Date Acquired |
03/26/2018 |
| Personal Rating |
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| Acquired from |
hootananny (Discogs) |
| Purchase Price |
4.00 |
Web Links |
All Music Guide entry:
Discogs entry: |
Notes |
Producer, Arranged By – Al Di Meola
Written-By – Al Di Meola (tracks: A1, A3, B2, B3), Chick Corea (tracks: B1), Mingo Lewis (tracks: A2)
Phonographic Copyright (p) – CBS Inc.
Copyright (c) – CBS Inc.
Manufactured By – Columbia Records
Manufactured By – CBS Inc.
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foobar2000 1.3.17 / Dynamic Range Meter 1.1.1
log date: 2018-04-11 00:52:28
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Analyzed: Al Di Meola / Casino LP RIP 24/96
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DR Peak RMS Duration Track
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DR13 -1.66 dB -17.76 dB 5:58 01 - Egyptian Danza
DR14 -1.91 dB -17.14 dB 5:04 02 - Chasin' the Voodoo
DR14 -1.81 dB -19.16 dB 5:25 03 - Dark Eye Tango
DR14 -0.00 dB -16.56 dB 7:19 04 - Señor Mouse
DR13 -0.47 dB -17.98 dB 5:13 05 - Fantasia Suite for Two Guitars
DR14 -0.00 dB -17.52 dB 9:30 06 - Casino
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Number of tracks: 6
Official DR value: DR14
Samplerate: 96000 Hz
Channels: 2
Bits per sample: 24
Bitrate: 2740 kbps
Codec: FLAC
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| Reviews |
AllMusic Review by Daniel Gioffre:
Following up the superb Elegant Gypsy was no mean feat, but Al di Meola gave it his best shot with the similarly styled Casino, released in 1978. Featuring a core band of Steve Gadd, Anthony Jackson, and Barry Miles (whom di Meola came up with before the guitarist was invited to join Return to Forever), the playing is sharp and fiery, matching the youthful intensity of the leader. Di Meola is a good composer in the fusion idiom, and the four original compositions on Casino, although clearly bearing the mark of Chick Corea's influence, are strong. His "Fantasia Suite for Two Guitars," featuring di Meola accompanying himself via multi-tracking, is beautiful and dramatic, and hints at the guitarist's later all-acoustic works such as Friday Night in San Francisco. "Dark Eye Tango" opens with a slow theme before turning into an uptempo vehicle for di Meola's darting Les Paul. In fact, it is the leader's solos that frequently prevent the Latin grooves and rhythms found on Casino from sounding stale and a bit dated. His trademark staccato phrasing and high-velocity improvisations are what is noticed upon first listen, but di Meola does have an excellent sense of phrasing that is undeniably present. Contrary to popular opinion, he knows how to use his technique to good effect. Casino is not as strong as either Elegant Gypsy or Romantic Warrior, but is nevertheless well worth picking up for fans either of di Meola himself or of the entire 1970s fusion scene.
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| Cover 2 |
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| Cover 3 |
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