Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 Seun Kuti & Fela's Egypt 80

Blender (Magazine): 3.5 stars out of 5 -- "[T]hese seven-minute grooves are so focused you can tell they have something to prove."
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Format:  CD
item number:  6YAHV
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CD Details

  • Released: June 24, 2008
  • Originally Released: 2008
  • Label: Disorient/Mr. Bongo

Entertainment Reviews:

Spin - p.102
3 stars out of 5 -- "[T]he youngest son of Afro-beat superstar Fela Anikulapo Kuti strikes a commanding pose on his swaggering debut....Many of the interludes are simply thrilling..."
The Wire - p.78
"Seun's vocals have just the right blend of muscle and fire: strong enough to carry the message while searing a path through the clenched interplay of guitar, horns, percussion and supporting vocals."
Mojo (Publisher) - p.102
4 stars out of 5 -- "[A]n astounding slab of Nigerian funk, from the moment the two rhythm guitars commence jousting at the start of 'Think Africa,' through the samples of Fela's old nemesis Olusegun Obasanjo..."
Blender (Magazine) - p.86
3.5 stars out of 5 -- "[T]hese seven-minute grooves are so focused you can tell they have something to prove."
Paste (magazine) (p.71) - "Providing a rekindled voice for the often voiceless, Seun's courage is gripping and a fitting tribute to his father."
Record Collector (magazine) - p.90
5 stars out of 5 -- "The seven tracks are spellbinding as they rumble along, hypnotic in call and response."
Record Collector (magazine)
"[The album] features socially conscious lyrics, shedding light on the hardships of Nigerian villages, partnered with traditionally ethereal drumming and celebratory horns..."
Clash (Magazine) (p.127) - "[H]ere Seun makes his own mark, leading the super tight band through seven tracks of super heavy yet deftly nimble afro beat rhythms."
URB (p.86) - "The result is an album that stands up with the best of any Kuti albums in its vibrancy, urgency and melody."

Tracks:

  • 1.Many Things
  • 2.Na Oil
  • 3.Don't Give That Shit to Me
  • 4.Fire Dance
  • 5.Think Afrika
  • 6.Mosquito Song
  • 7.African Problems

Product Info

  • UPC: 634457401020
  • Shipping Weight: 0.25/lbs (approx)
  • International Shipping: 1 item

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