Fela Kuti - Expensive Shit / He Miss Road
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Music Reviews of Expensive Shit / He Miss Road
Music Review: Great music, awful singing
Rating: 2 Stars
Don't get me wrong - I love afrobeat, but I got to it from the other end - Albino! and Antibalas, so I got used to great arrangements, perfect production and excellent musicianship. Then, I decided to check out the source of it all, Fela Kuti, and alas, I was greatly disappointed. There is no doubt about his talent and musical vision, but the quality of musicianship is inferior to the newer bands. Whoever plays keyboards in the band sounds like he just bought his first keyboard the day before. As a vocalist, Kuti is not much better - his english is awful and he does not know when to stop - he can take a phrase or a word and repeat it until you see stars and stripes. The band sounds pretty good as an ensemble though, but still, I prefer the new bands.Music Review: Do not miss this amazing album!
Rating: 5 Stars
This was the first Fela Kuti album I listened to, and I still feel like it's the best. It's hard to explain to people what Afrobeat is like since nothing today comes close to it's complexity, intelligence, and funkiness. Fela Kuti takes things always a step further, adding a serious political message to all of his seemingly upbeat happy songs, so there truly is something for everyone in his songs. Anyway, if you've never heard Fela or Afrobeat, try this album...it will blow your mind.Music Review: One of the Best...
Rating: 5 Stars
This is one the best Cd's that I have purchased in my life time. Fela is so underated that it's a shame. This body of work is a must have for any lover of jazz, world music, afro-pop, funk ...etc.