Zombie

Amazing on multiple levels.

Really cool. A lot of fun.

Good stuff, made especially more potent due to the history behind it. In a way, making music can be revolutionary.

The Good: we know the singer is a he, cause he’s a fellah
The Bad: we did not need to know he’s a cuty too, besides, that’s only for mothers to know…
The Ugly: realizing that this cute fellah will be devoured by zombies in no time…

African style jazz. For me neither here, nor there. Yet, I can understand that Fela did not have it easy and that he used his music as a way to place attention to a horrid situation.

But we are here for the music, not the politics… and though I found the music palatable, I was kind of glad when the 4th song was done…

Run of the mill rating for me… 3*

An intense, groovy workout, and yet 2 listens didn’t even take me an hour.
I guess I know now how Minor Threat fans feel

The bonus track “Observation is a Crime” is also good, though slower paced

Легенда!

Fela Kuti is like Miles Davis. I see I have an album by either and I know before I listen that it's a 5/5 (I still listen for confirmation and enjoyment).

Some really great afrobeat/jazz. Apparently some scathing political themes that got his mother killed and him nearly beaten to death, but not going to be able to dig into that for this review.

Ultimately though, while I recognize it's great, it's just not for me. I'm super picky when it comes to jazz (Mostly just like 50's jazz and jazzy conscious hip-hop type stuff), so it just isn't for me.

Not too many people can make an anti-war album so good the military retaliates against you. Fewer still can do that with an album that sounds this good musically.

This is not my thing at all, yet it’s a fun listen.

It’s a protest album with powerful lyrics, strong energy, and great music throughout. It’s fun.

Favourite song: Only 4 to choose from but it is easily Zombie
Least favourite: Everything was an easy listen with some great beats.
Album artwork: Cool cover

Like the other Fela Kuti, this one surprised me by how much I enjoyed it. It's very funky and fun and I'd listen to it again.

Never going to be in the mood for this but a good example

"The album criticised the Nigerian government; and it is thought to have resulted in the murder of Kuti's mother Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, and the destruction of his commune by the military."

Puts records like Keane's Hopes and Fears into context.

Very fun listen, even better than the last one, it is a bit short thought with only 2 songs on the original release.

love all the different genre fusions going on, really good stuff

I like how it flows. The rhythms, the horns, the groove. Lovely stuff. I imagine it was brilliant to watch live.

Loved this album. Great African jazz and I wish this list had more of this kind of thing. I know it's not for everyone, but the musicianship, energy, and passion in this album is undeniable. 5/5

Ik word wel vrolijk van dit getoeter. Het tweede nummer geeft me zelfs een beetje een Efteling gevoel. En natuurlijk, het is echt niet heel gelikt. Maar je vergeeft het heel makkelijk. De zang in nummer 3 zit me wat in de weg, maar het breekt wel even en ik lees dat ze nogal een boodschap hadden. Al met al een bovengemiddeld luisterplezier en iets wat ik zonder de 1001 nooit luister. 3.5 ster.

This was really good. The instrumentation was interesting and enjoyable. I could've gone for less singing, but it was still decent. 4.5/5

Loved it - Fela Kuti is one cool cat. No idea if he is the father of Afrobeat, but given how much I love other modern artists in that genre, I doff my cap to him if so. Fully expect another generic 70s white dude album tomorrow though :)