{"product_id":"the-merrymen-colour-it-calypso-lp-111326-den00001904","title":"The Merrymen - Colour It Calypso - LP","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e LP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Merry Disc, RCA Victor Studios, New York, Lee-Myles Assoc. Inc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCatalog number:\u003c\/strong\u003e MM-014\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Barbados\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eColour It Calypso by The Merrymen invites you into an intimate setting of acoustic interplay, where the band's smaller ensemble approach brings a nuanced focus to calypso rhythms and melodies. Tracks like \"Limbo Teacher\" and \"If The Pan Says So\" showcase the group's deft balance of lighthearted storytelling and rhythmic precision, making this album a thoughtful listen rather than just background party fare. The Merrymen's knack for blending engaging lyrics with intricate instrumentation offers a fresh perspective within the calypso tradition, proving they can dance lightly around clichés while still delivering a genuine groove. This vinyl pressing presents a very clean playback experience, graded \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shoptheden.com\/blogs\/news\/how-we-grade-vinyl-records-at-the-den\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eVG++\u003c\/a\u003e with only minor, faint surface marks that won’t distract from the music’s clarity. While the pressing details remain uncertain, the record’s condition suggests careful handling over time, making it a solid choice for those exploring focused listening sessions or adding a well-preserved acoustic set to their collection. Given the album’s intimate sound, it’s the kind of record that rewards a quiet corner and attentive ears—proof that calypso can be as much about subtlety as celebration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003csection data-track-listing=\"true\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTrack listing \u0026amp; samples\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Merrymen - Colour It Calypso\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSide A\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimbo Teacher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGoodbye\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThings Are Tight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMy Love For You\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter The Ball\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuatro, Bottle And Spoon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSide B\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLa Belle City\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrouble\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePsst Little Girl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGone Are The Days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf The Pan Says So\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo Soul, J'ouvret\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sample-embeds\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sample-embed\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fzJeMN_L_4I\" allowfullscreen loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;min-height:152px;border:0;border-radius:12px;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sample-embed\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/5vrcFTYGxOmM9FPHVcM1er\" allow=\"encrypted-media\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;min-height:152px;border:0;border-radius:12px;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Den Vinyl","offers":[{"title":"VG++ \/ VG+ \/ Unknown","offer_id":68167588741436,"sku":"DEN00001904","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/9932\/2684\/files\/Mi5qcGVn_1de3126f-1a8a-4bc1-ac08-06523963e995.jpg?v=1794599815","url":"https:\/\/shoptheden.com\/products\/the-merrymen-colour-it-calypso-lp-111326-den00001904","provider":"The Den New Hope PA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}