Fela Kuti and The Africa '70
1976
Tracks
1. Zombie
2. Mister Follow Follow
Ladies and gentlemen, I have posted twice in one week. Don't call me a hero. If you absolutely have to call me that make sure I am within hearing distance.
After a string of great albums, we get to this one, which was somewhat of a dud for me. Thirty minutes of essentially the same song was a bit tiresome. However, with an album like this, enjoyment isn't exactly necessary.
This album evidently criticized the Nigerian government heavily (it's a bit hard to divine this meaning after just one listening). Consequently, Fela Kuti's mother was murdered and his commune was destroyed by Nigerian soldiers.
I didn't enjoy this album. However, listening to it, and remembering what it cost to make, is an important experience that I think we should all have.
RATING: 3/5
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