Originally released in 1973 and now remastered at Abbey Road Studios, Second Time Around captures Cymande at their soulful, rhythmic best — blending funk, reggae, and Afro-Caribbean grooves in a timeless sound that helped shape hip-hop, soul, and rare groove for decades to come.

Following the groundbreaking success of their debut, Cymande returned in 1973 with Second Time Around — an album that further cemented their status as pioneers of black British music. Drawing from their Guyanese and Jamaican heritage, the band delivered another powerful fusion of funk, soul, reggae, and Afro-Caribbean rhythms — a genre-defying sound they proudly called “Nyah-rock.”

Now remastered at Abbey Road Studios, this CD edition brings new depth and clarity to the album’s hypnotic grooves and socially conscious lyrics. Tracks like “Fug” and “Willie’s Headache” showcase Cymande’s signature blend of laid-back funk and spiritual energy, while “Trevorgus” and “Bird” highlight their psychedelic edge and intricate musicianship.

Though underappreciated in their native UK at the time, Second Time Around found a cult following in the U.S., becoming a hidden gem among crate-diggers and hip-hop producers. Cymande’s influence lives on in the work of artists like De La Soul, The Fugees, and DJ Kool Herc, with their tracks endlessly sampled and revered across generations.

Whether you’re discovering Cymande for the first time or revisiting a classic, this remastered edition is the definitive way to experience the rich, rhythmic legacy of Second Time Around.

1. Anthracite
2. Willy’s Headache
3. Genevieve
4. Trevorgus
5. To You
6. For Baby Ooh
7. FUG
8. Crayshaw
9. Bird
10. Them and U