Live!

Ik ging hier negatief in tbh want waarom zijn er zo ontzettend veel saaie live albums op deze lijst. Maarrr dit is wel een uitzondering. Dit is gewoon een mega funky groove, en dat vind ik wel leuk. Yeyeyey

Guess these are all amazing musicians, but this is not really my thing to be honest. Ginger Baker well known for his role in Cream but it is quite different style. It indeed swings great but the singing/shouting is not really enjoyable for me. And I skipped the 16 minute drum solo as I guess you had to be there…

It's alright, jazzy but with a flavour I quite liked

There's some really cool drum parts here from Ginger Baker here and the music is mainly cool but it's more like something you would find edgy and fun at a coffee shop but slightly banal and formless in headphones.

Afrobeat is never gonna be my favorite jazz or jazz adjacent genre, but this was funky, dance-y, and plenty jammy enough to while away an hour or so of my afternoon. It's good, probably even great, just other stuff I'd rather listen to.

Fantastic stuff from Fela Kuti as usual, but Ginger Baker pushes it over the edge.

Love Fela!

big Susan day, un sis albums nepalidz

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No fav song

Certainly an album ever made

Monday, 21 September, 2026 Solid Afro beats! Don’t need ginger baker.

Groooooovy God forbid a white boy get a little (16 minute) drum solo. Ginger Baker on this album cover could literally be a time traveller from present day, is it just me? Fashion cycles right around Songs always start great, then settle into a long improvvy groove that does wear a bit thin but that’s the genre I suppose

Nice funky vibe, had me tapping along whilst I was driving Probably won’t be back though Songs are quite long 3

Quite possibly my favourite live album ever. Ginger Baker is phenomenal and Fela does what Fela does best. Love this album from start to finish.

Great

I’m gonna have to look into afrobeats more

Album #204: Fela Kuti – Live (featuring Ginger Baker) ⭐⭐⭐⭐ I love Fela Kuti, despite not knowing his discography very well at all. I don’t think I’ve ever heard a song of his that I didn’t like. This was a new album to me, and it’s no exception. It’s an absolutely immense mix of genres and polyrhythmic to its core. It’s endlessly groovy. A tremendous testament to the power of repetition and colour in music. The way a bassline can just be repeated for countless bars while all this other instrumentation colours in the landscape around you. It features musicians who are the best at their chosen field. Tony Allen and Afrobeat, and Ginger Baker on the drums. No wonder Ginger felt the need to travel to Africa in order to learn more about this style. This is the most expressive rhythmic music I can think of. It completely lacks any of the pretentiousness of jazz. It’s a feeling more than music to be pondered or studied over. It doesn’t get a five because, as much as the drum solo shows virtuosity, it doesn’t have Fela Kuti or his amazing band on it. But, up to that point, it’s a marvel of an album, as good as Fela Kuti’s Zombie, which is saying a lot.

Ginger baker on drums for three songs. Final track is my favorite

⭐⭐⭐⭐ Afrobeat, funk. Det här var en kul överraskning. Inte fantastiska låtar men en riktig trumm-bonanza som sprider sig från hörlurarna ut i hela kroppen. Helt omöjligt att inte sitta still med detta på och så är det genom hela albumet. Det är så man glömmer bort att spåren är mycket långa. Det här gillar jag skarpt det får bli en 4a för det här gjorde mig på bra humör. Saknar riktigt tunga enskilda spår för att få en femma. Bäst är Ye Ye Smell, Ginger Baker & Tony Allen Drum solo.

Fela Kuti har en massiv discography. Jeg har så langt bare hørt Zombie og Expensive Shit, men har til gjengjeld hørt dem mange mange ganger. Det ligger et eller annet sted mellom jazz og funk, men med afrikansk tilnærming som får det til å swinge på en måte vestlige musikere sjeldent klarer å nærme seg. Det er som om musikken klarer å omfavne alle nøyansene av konseptet gøy. Hvordan det da samtidig klarer å være veldig politisk, er intet mindre enn et mesterstykke. Denne skiva har kanskje ikke hooksa fra Zombie eller Expensive Shit, men det er like fullt et dokument på hvordan Kuti og hans ensemble er selve kremen av musikk.

Som med en del andre artister her så har Fela Kuti vært et navn å sjekke ut og det burde jeg også her gjort lenge før. Helt rått!

2.5 Stars - pretty abstract.

Instantly funky. Funky all the way through. Absolutely love the crowd participation and the bonus drum solo at the end. highlights: black man's cry ye ye de smell ginger baker and tony allen drum solo

Another live album. Not really feeling this one either. Not bad as such, but not sure it's a must listen to. Nothing that really jumps out as essential listening really.

I'm not really big on live albums. Most of the time I feel like they're meant for people who are already fans of the artist. But, this was fine. It was kind of nice to have it on in that background when I was doing other stuff, but that'd probably be the only scenario where I would listen to it again. However, the song that was just a drum solo for over 16 minutes got quite annoying around the 7 and a half minute mark for me. I considered knocking it down from 3 stars to 2 stars just because of that song, but thought that that didn't really make much sense, since I thought that the majority of the album was fine.

very very very funky, was shaking straight tail the entire time, bonus track was awesome

1) Ye Ye De Smell 2) Black Man's Cry 3) Let's Cry Least Favourite: None Of 'Em

toooooo funky

Lots of drums

Jamais écouté avant. Top : Ye Ye De Smell Flop : Egbe Mi O (Carry Me)

Second album proposé après ‘Zombie’ (noté 2/5 - partie instrumentale très intéressante mais l’entrée du chant gâche l’écoute). Dans ce second album les cuivres et les multiples chorus sont intéressants, mais l’accompagnement est un peu répétitif. Et les morceaux sont terriblement longs, en particulier les parties chantées. Pas sur que je le réécoute ! =>2/5

Really good afrojazz.

This was pretty fun.

Fela Fela is awesome-hope to get more of his records. Zombie is a really good one. Cool to hear all the energy on the live album. I didn’t love Ginger Baker’s drumming with Cream but I dig what he does on here. Tony Allen is so great.

Fela is awesome and this was great. Feel like i gotta knock it a half point for the drum solo but at least its at the end. Not the biggest fan of ginger baker but he was pretty harmless on this record. Although my favorite ones were the ones before he showed up

This was great until the last track. I don’t understand a long drum solo.

Talented but not my style

1 hour off live music, in just five tracks? Let's gooo Fela Kuti is the absolute god of afrobeat, let's face it, and this album shows why - is just a shame it gets bogged down in overlong drum solos at the end, just give me more Fela already

Pretty enjoyable and energetic live studio album. It flew by before I even knew things were over. I've already familiarized myself with Fela Kuti's career and story when I got one of his other albums, so I recognize his impact. Great musician and social figure.

energetic, but a little repetitive in a way that I wouldn't necessarily come back to.

A papá le gustaría mucho. Quizás otro disco me guste más, está bueno pero me aburre un poco.

Another bloody live album!! I dont need introductions to every song. I really dont enjoy the organ sound of ‘Let’s Start’ and it’s just too repetitive. As the song progresses it just makes me slightly anxious. I didn’t mind the vocal parts though. ‘Black Man’s Cry’ run time 11 minutes 38…….ffs. The more percussive bits are fine (the less keys the better on this I’m learning). However very few songs will ever need to be this long and this is not one of them. Half way in the keys take the fore and all hope is lost. It feels like a battle of attrition, rather than something to be enjoyed. ‘Ye Ye De Small’ brings Ginger Baker snd the promise therefore of more drums (after a minute chat about smelly people and the fact GB takes his bath). It delivers plenty of drums, but if i’m honest there’s not a huge shift from what has come before so another overlong meander that gets more annoying as the song goes on. I didn’t mind enjoy Ginger’s drumming though. The spoken intro to ‘Egbe Mi O’ says it means “Carry me, i want to die’ which unfortunately is pretty much how I feel at this stage and Ginger Baker agress😆) The drum duet bonus track is more enjoyable than the rest, but even as someone who generally enjoys a good drum break this is just too long

I really wanted to give this 2*. I really, really did. But that drum solo ruined me.

Were each of these tracks a nice trim 4 minutes, this could have got a really good score from me as I really enjoyed the funky rhythms. But everything just drags due to the live average of 12 minute extended jaminess of it all. Fela had a very engaging voice too, but no one needs a 15 minute drum battle on a live album. Nice to know Ginger Baker didn't really smell though. Really a 2.5, but getting a 3/5

tried my best to stay open minded but i really can’t deal with songs longer than 10 minutes. i liked the first few minutes of each one but some of them dragged on

A ferocious live statement - live-in-studio or not - and a pretty phenomenal example of afrobeat. Much more jubilant than Fela's other record on this list, and it shows. Great stuff.

Really good album. Jazzy, funky, soulful. Difficult not to move when its playing. I'd love it more if it was a studio album.

275.ok

Fantastic stuff wow

Only 4 tracks and an intro to the first track that explains that the song is about " doing what you came into the room to do". The explanation necessary as the lyrics are not in english. I had never heard of Fela Kuti before however am a Cream fan so am familiar with Ginger Baker. I absolutely love the jazzy groove of this album. It screams 70's and provides a refreshingly groovy energy that is just rare these days. Big brass and percussively just fun! The kind of music that makes you smile and tap your foot regardless if its "your scene" or not. I feel that any musician can appreciate this album. Would I buy this record if I saw it in the $5 bargain bin - absolutely!

Pretty cool, I don't have the strongest feelings on this one.

African rhythms aren't really my style - unless it's when Talking Heads base their music on them :) But with Talking Heads, it's mixed with a lot of other stuff, and that's what works for them. When it stands alone, like here, it gets boring. (Semi-)instrumental music that sounds good, but you probably had to be there. On 'Egbe Mi O (Carry Me)', a spontaneous Mas Que Nada-esque sing-along begins with... well, with whom? Guests in the studio who also make up the audience? It's not for me. And a 16-minute drum-off definitely isn't. I wouldn't subject anyone to that, and it drags things down quite a bit. 1.9

a fascinating set of influences, percussion focused without being percussion-centric, and some really killer sax work.

Every now and then, I get an album that makes me glad I'm doing this project... then I get a Joni Mitchell or Elvis Costello, and immediately regret it again. This Fela Kuti album is one of the good ones! (Overall, it's a 5 Star album, but the 15-minute meandering drum solo at the end brought it down, in my opinion.)

The output of Fela's that I've heard has all been incredibly consistent: his band was one of the tightest anywhere, he knew exactly the kind of music he wanted to make, and he made it. I always have a good time when I put on a Fela record, but I'm not so sure that this one or that one really stands out from the pack. To me that translates to 4 stars.

Really enjoyed this, although repeating "one more time!" SEVEN times on "Carry Me I Want to Die" was pretty funny. This guy Ginger Baker can play drums.

Potentially 4-stars as a tightened up studio album, but these live songs drag on way too long.

fela kuti's great but this album felt like a drag

Awesome!!

I’m really not a huge fan of 10 minute songs

This is why I started doing this challenge. A great discovery, funky as hell and interesting throughout

Cool!

This was good, and I can recognize the talent in the band... but like a lot of this stuff, at some point it just becomes background music and I stop paying really close attention. It's very good background music though!

Fun

I had never heard of Fela, so went into this with no expectations, and really enjoyed it. Could've done without the 16 minute drum solo track at the end though.

it's 3.5

good instrumentals

Great

I know Ginger Baker. He is a fantastic drummer. He was with Cream. I don’t know much about Fela Ransome-Kuti. I have never heard . I know they are from Africa. As a rule, I like World Music. Let’s see what they are like. It is a live album. I like this album very much. They have lots of people on stage. They remind me of P-funk. Lots of different instruments: congos, washboard, keyboards and horns. The vocals are excellent. Some of the songs are long but they are not boring. There is a lot of dancing on stage. They are a very talented group. This is an excellent album. I enjoyed it very much. It gets five big stars.

another great album! as i hear more on this list though, i think there are some other albums in this genre that i find more enjoyable or can really tune in to listen to.

4/10

How long is that drum solo for fuck sake? Apart from that it was groovy and in the end not so boring.

Reminds me strongly of the Sims Unleashed soundtrack

I think I saw God during the last few minutes of Ye Ye De Smell

Wild and crazy stuff. Made me want to assemble a crew and rob a casino for some reason. Glad I didn’t skip this one. I especially liked the keyboard. 7/10

Wanted it to end about 2 minutes into the 16 minute drum solo song.

love afrobeat. Have had several phases of in and out of it as an obsession. excellent.

This album FUCKS, that's the only way to say it. From start to finish, every second is just immaculate playing from everyone involved.

Well, because of how short Zombie was, I feel like I've barely scratched the surface of Fela Kuti's music and career at large. It's a good thing he has a second album on this list for me to appreciate as well! This is his 1971 live album, fittingly titled Live! I will say that I definitely prefer Zombie over this, but I still had a pretty great time with this one. The bouncy energy of the afrobeat sound is still here and it's as great as ever. I sorta figured that afrobeat would translate well to a live setting, and I'm happy to have been proven right with this album. Cream drummer Ginger Baker appears on the last two songs of this album, and he does a great job drumming. He is a pretty underrated drummer, isn't he? I'll admit that I definitely miss the political undertones that were present on Zombie, but there's still enough substance on this live album to make it a worthwhile listen. Also, this album is actually a normal album length! It's not too short this time! Fortunately, it didn't go in the opposite direction by being too long either. This record is the perfect length. Now is the album itself perfect? No. While I enjoyed every song, they did blend together with each other enough for me to feel the need to point that out. Other than that, Fela Kuti's live energy is just as good as his studio efforts. I mean, it's not as good as Zombie specifically, but it's still the work of a legend. 4/5.

I’ve been lucky enough to be in a number of very amateur bands and there’s no better feeling than when the musicians lock in to a groove and play off each other. Live that’s a great thing too, watching the musicians respond to each others glances and signals. Sadly, you lose a lot of that on record and whilst it’s a fantastic live album with a super tight band at the height of their powers on record it is diminished as it lived the mercurial power of a band operating at the highest level

*1971. Afrobeat (jazz + African stylings) *Per Wiki, apparently there was a documentary about Ginger Baker (English drummer of Cream + Blind Faith) traveling with Fela Kuti (Nigerian musician + political activist) through Africa to learn about African music. *This is fun - standard English 70s faire, but with an intriguing African twist, LOTS of drums, and really long jam sessions (every song is 12+ minutes). RATING - 7.5/10

Very groovy

My second Fela Kuti album, and it just reminds me why I'm doing this. Incredible music I wouldn't normally listen to that inspires me to find more.

The first two songs were great. Then they got long. Although, I still didn't realize the third song was 13 minutes long until I looked. The drum solo I turned off early. Overall, would listen again.

I bet I look so cool while listening to this

I genuinely love this album. Fela Kuti was always underrated but a phenomenal musician. Pair him with one of the all time greatest drummers and you have magic.

Live albums have always been a struggle for me and this wasn't easy.

The drumming is good. Not a fan of the singing.

I appreciate song quality over musicianship. I’d rather listen to a good song played by lousy musicians with poor production value over great musicians showing off their skills in an. unforgettable song. This one has a little of both. The skeleton of the songs and the attitude is in place, but God, am I bored listening to endless songs! Also, drum solos might be my least favourite thing to listen to

Another very good listen from Fela Kuti. This live album does improvisation and jamming very well. The bonus drums truck was also fun. I enjoy these kind of inclusions from the book.

Always love Fela Kuti! The live version is fun to listen to and get more perspective on his personality

Love my Afrobeat and this album doesn't disappoint. Could've actually been longer, really. I may need to seek out this documentary.

meh

Felaaaaa!

interesante

1971. Two songs were made with Ginger Baker (former Cream drummer). He traveled Africa with Tuti to learn about the continent's rhythms.

Just stunning

First Listen Favorites: Ginger Baker and Tony Allen Drum Solo Let's Start Egbe Mi O Honorable Mentions: Ye Ye De Smell

Not really familiar with Fela Kuti, but I know a fair bit of Ginger Baker, mostly from his time with Cream. Damn, there is plenty of good stuff going on here, they can even get away with the last song being an extended drum solo/battle between Ginger Baker and Tony Allen. Might have to dig a little deeper on this one!!

Didn't understand most of it but I kind of knew what he was singing about because of the intros he did at the start. None of the songs except Black Man's Cry really stood out to me.

It's like a mix between jazz, funk, and punk; it's junk.

Okay live album. Ginger Baker was definitely rolling on something, but the environment sounded fun. Would be great to see this act in person but just doesn't work as an album

Nigeria music done great. I like the instruments used, the vocals, it's really good.

Pretty interesting overall

Very interesting album. I'd never heard of Fela Kuti- he lived a fascinating life. Generally speaking, I'm a lyrics person so instrumental albums usually score lower for me. This was still worth a listen though. I'm trying to learn more about different genres through this experience and I will likely be returning to Kuti's work here and there.

fun, but drum solos get boring

very surprised by this one!! i loved it

Человек, выбравший джаз-альбомы для 1001, отлично разбирается в музыке. Отличное живое выступление. Точно буду слушать ещё.

Decent jammin music

Funky rhythms. 5 tracks one hour. The last track is a 16 minute drum and bongo solo which got a bit much

Reminds me of Cuban music like Los Van Van, but not as catchy. Still, definitely worth a listen!

Enjoyed this album much more than the studio album. The upbeat, jazzy music really shines in a live format. Would listen again.

2/5 a lot of talking which i dont really like in music, other than that it was alright, with some nice parts aswell 3/1001

Afrobeat.

Eh, OK. Not my favorite by Kuti.

Definitely not an album I needed to listen to before I die

This is who I imagine the whiplash kid grew up to be

Fela Kuti has been one of my favourite and most memorable finds since starting this journey well over a year ago. Live! builds on the excitement and energy of Zombie with a little more standard jazz influence. Both are full of African rhythm and I tensity and I enjoyed this just as much as the previous album. Super unique and lively music that I will certainly come back too.

Fela Kuti is by far one of my favourite discoveries from this list. I ended up listening to this album as well as several others after having Zombie generated on day 56 and I've come back to them many times since then. Afrobeat is just so infectious and hypnotic; I could listen to this all day.

Groovy and soulful. Excellent rhythmic journey

Afrobeat Favorite Songs: *All* Least Favorite Song: *None* This is the second project that I’ve heard from this artist, more specifically, this time being a live album. And compared to the first album Zombie, I actually prefer this album over the other one. It’s a really funkier list of tracks, part of it having drummer Ginger Baker in the mix. I’m not usually someone who wants to listen to live albums, but I think I’ll make one exception to this one because it’s *that* good. 10/10.

Amazing instrumentals but not too much vocals to the songs

Fun album! It’s a LOT of drumming though

I'm hearing a lot of James Brown in this one, which isn't bad. Ginger Baker being there does nothing for me, but it's cool to see Fela growing into the form he would reach in just a couple more years! The only guy I'm willing to accept multiple 10+ minute songs from!

I loved this album. I have so much respect for Fela Kuti. I see why the Talking Heads were so influenced by him.

I listened to this album a few times, and, most recently, while mountain biking. Fela Kuti’s funky jazz is a delight that keeps an upbeat momentum going. This is exactly what I want from a live album. There’s good banter between songs, a good live sound, and good song selection. Pretty excellent

Ok, musicianship can’t be faulted, but musically it’s very, very repetitive. It’s not bad, but it’s not very interesting, either.

This album was really good. Just completely hooked from the beginning all the way thru

Vibrant. Couldn’t help myself from humming along. Hit replay again and again. 4/5

This is great. It is essentially a 60 minute African rhythms jam session. Oh yeah and Ginger Baker is on drums.

I kept thinking our blinker was on

What a great live album! Would have loved to been able to experience that drum duet live.

Absolutely loved this. Will come back to it!

Dude hell to the yeah, this was sick. Ginger Baker and Fela Kuti? What a fuckin pair, legendary collab indeed. So much groove and talent, Ginger Baker gives this a sort of edge you wouldn't get without him. The percussion on this thang is definitely the highlight, especially with that anchor at the end, a 16 minute drum duet, live from the Berlin Jazz Festival in 1978, (how sick would that have been to see..) If you're not into drum solos, you can skip that last song, as the rest of the album carries a different vibe with is sick grooves and Kuti yellin in your ears (in a good way). Also appreciated the introductions and small interactions sprinkled in through each song, gave a nice little break in between each of them. While also giving the musicians a bit more character in those little moments. Great live recording sound quality as well, definitely think this one is a must listen and deserves its spot on this list. 9/10

Todo lo que está bien ! con su música y su integridad

There are groove, there are grooves, and then there is afrobeat.

Yeah very fun very decent very energetic very live! Can’t really go wrong when it’s Fela Kuti and Ginger Baker innit 4.0/5.0 Best Song: Black Man’s Cry

Not an album for people who hate drums. A lot of booty shaking fun, so enjoyble i can put up with Ginger Baker being there

Actually cool! Sounds like a fun time. I like the rhythms. Nice. Long one, probably wouldn't listen often. Maybe one more time in life.

I was surprised to read that this was “live in studio” as opposed to a concert performance. The energy level is still very high.

Not really interesting for me. Songs were very long, and very repetitive. The jazz / afro-beat combination was interesting, but I was having trouble keeping attention.

Enthralling journey! How thrilling it must have been to be in this scene

i liked it. When the crowd started singing with him it was magical, however some of the album tended to drift into almost elevator music territory. Although that's not a bad thing necessarily, some of it was a bit boring. 7/10

Muy largos los temas, pero en general el estilo muy bueno

Not really for me

enjoyed every second. I love live albums and the energy of this performance is wild.

As a kid in America old enough to vote, but not old enough to drink, my friends and I would go to the hookah bar instead of the real one. The dude that ran the place was awesome though, and he played nothing but Fela Kuti. So I can’t hear this without smelling rose smoke.

Im probably ignorant to the cultural significance or context. I found this good but nothing to write home about

A bonus 15 minutes of the most expressive drum soloing I have heard was most appreciated. Everything here was really great. The often chanted vocals, the horns, the drums. Just a good time from beginning to end. The long songs never wear out their welcome. Favorites were Black Man’s Cry and Egbe Mi O.

Never gave Afrobeat a chance until I was given this album, and I can wholeheartedly believe that if you don't tap your foot at some point while listening to this then you're not human. Where has this been all my life?

This shit rips. I don’t even like jazz. Let’s start what we have come into the room to do is the hardest opening ad lib ever.

Wow really enjoyed that — nothing to skip here. Poker night!

Slight Step Down from Zombie Back with Fela Kuti ayyyyy. I rated Zombie a 7/10 even though it was objectively much better... revolutionary, historically important, and most importantly an amazing sound, just not playlistable. This one is more or less the same vibe. The songs do not feel like the 12-minute epics that they are. As always, that's the magic of Fela Kuti. But this one feels more loose than the intentional musical statement that was Zombie. "Let's Start" - Fela starts with an high energy banger. Very good as usual. I think it's not quite on par with "Zombie." 6-7/10. "Black Man's Cry" - The horn breakdown is so fun. This one is funkier and jazzier than the last but more restrained overall. When the second half of the track loses the horns, it imo is not as good. I also noticed that there aren't a lot of English lyrics on these tracks, which leads them to be a bit less impactful for me. 6-7/10. "Ye Ye De Smell" - I think this one is a bit weaker than the last two. Very drum forward. I like the second half of the song more. The drum solo is soooo cool. 6/10. "Egbe Mi O (Carry Me I Want to Die)" – Wow this one is so funky. The title is so sad but it's played out like an anthem. The horns are great throughout. I really like the singing and then the choir of audience coming in. That's awesome. I'm surprised they were able to hit the notes lmaoo. 6-7/10. "Ginger Baker & Tony Allen Drum Solo" (Bonus Track) - Wow really cool. I never expected to enjoy a drum solo like this, especially on that lasts over 10 minutes!!! Very impressive. 6/10. I'd never thought I would hear a solid live album on this list but Fela pulls it off! He is a genius and as always incredible. The Ginger Baker collab adds an interesting dynamic, and the drum solo is cool. But compared to Zombie, it's a bit looser and less politically sharp. Still a great listen, just not as essential. Rating: 6.5/10

Very interesting combination of jazz and African percussion. Made for an enjoyable listen!

1. ztart - 2 2. cry - 1 3. zmell - 2 4. egbe - 2 5. ginger - 1

Not first yime

Pretty cool album. Had no idea Ginger Baker did this, not that I would know, but glad I do now. It's got some nice funk and fun grooves. Not entirely my thing, but was cool to hear. 3/5

Great live album , funky and talented musicianship

A very unique experience. Worth a first time listen. Amazing commentary throughout and a really REALLY good drum duet on the last track.

This album features former Cream drummer Ginger Baker on two of the songs, including a 15 minute plus drum solo with Tony Allen at the end of the album. I only know Fela Kuti because of his recent posthumous induction into the Rock Hall of Fame, but I'm not familiar with any of his music and I don't know much about this genre. There is no question that the music is funky with a great beat. There is also no question that this is a group of super talented musicians. I enjoyed listening to it, but really as background music more than anything else. Definitely belongs on the list and I'm glad this project made me listen to it, but not in my wheelhouse to listen to on a regular basis.

Alright, listen up. This album is a damn dance party in your ears. It's not polished, but that's what makes it so alive. Spins: 2 Playlist Additions - Let's Start - Black Man's Cry - Ye Ye De Smell - Egbe Mi O (Carry Me I Want to Die)

Ok

Good for vibing. Good sounds good drums good instruments. Last song was too drums based for my linking

Better than Coldplay

Fela Kuti might be my favourite new discovery on this list.

So good! Do I rate this including the drum solo, which is a bonus track that was added on a later reissue? Without the 16(!) min drum solo this album is a solid 5 stars for me, it's fantastic. So much energy, great rhythms, love it! I think I'll rate without the solo, since that was not on the original album. If I were to include the drum solo, it'd be 4 stars. It's amazing drumming and I appreciate the skill, but I just can't really enjoy listening to long drum solos.

He delivers. 4.

Nice!

It's 2015. Every music tryhard in America is trying to get into Afrobeat. After some intrepid hipsters spend years digging for rare gems to repress repackage and sell in the imperial core, finally hitting it big with William Onyeabor. I mistrust the afrobeat wave/revival but the music is good.

I have enjoyed the two other Fela albums the generator has suggested for me so far, and I enjoy Ginger Baker from Cream, so I was looking forward to this. Unfortunately it is a bit of a let down. Maybe because this is the second non-English language live album I've had in a row, i just wasn't in the mood? Anyways. These songs are just a bit too fat for me. By at least two minutes each. When something interesting is happening they're great, but the band just vamps way too long without anything happening. And don't get me started on a 16 minute drum solo. I'm a drummer! That should be my jam! But - it's just boring as hell. Sorry, Fela. TWO STARS

Groovey funky with great players but overly long jams.

majestic!

A great display of the pure talent and charisma of the legendary Fela Kuti. He sounds so lively on this live album which is complimented with the fantastic instrumentation courtesy of his band Africa ‘70, and the legendary drummer Ginger Baker as a guest. The songs are pretty long but i didn’t find any to be too long except for the 16 minute drum solo that closes out the album, which is a great solo but just dragged on.

I dig this like I did the other Fela Kuti record I hit previously on this list - wild fusion

Years ago I got a Bread and Circuits album that started off with a sample of a funky song. I was enthralled by that little snippet and had to hear more. Through some investigation I found out it was Fela Kuti, and have been a fan ever since. This album starts off with that sample (which oddly enough is also being used to sell laptops in 2026.) Not really a live album, and not sure what Ginger adds besides maybe pulling in a white/ western audience. But the tunes stand on their own.

Groove overload! So good!

The literal GOAT. I could listen to Fela jam for hours. This record has been on my radar for awhile.

Bangs

Hey that sounds like Tony Allen playing...[checks notes] Hey that IS Tony Allen playing! Which is wild that the cover features Ginger Baker (who is fine in his own right, but cmon).

Bangin af

Wow! This one surprised me! It's got so much energy and the musos are all so terrific. I read up about the back story, recording it in abbey road and ginger bakers history, it all just adds to this absolute classic. I will revisit!

Not my style at all

Ok

Groovy

Incredible, loved every minute of this

What a wonderful surprise, this live album by one if our favourite artists, Fela Kuti. Always in the mood for this. Drumsolo's are great. Some a wee bit long.

está bueno para escuchar de fondo, no destacó ninguna canción la verdad

Nope.

7/10 - Belter jazz album. Long winded but every changing moment is an enjoyable listen.

Some of the most fun I’ve had with Fela Kuti, and you always have fun with Fela. Vibrant, effortless, charming.

Very interesting music genre, would have to listen to more to get used to it though. That’s why this site is good tho.

Not an album I would choose to listen to, but okay for what it is. 3 stars or C.

Why?

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Es el primer disco de estos que me apetece mucho comprarme. Que divertido, que buen rollo, luego de aqui no solo sale Tony Allen sino todo el genero que más adelante lleva a cosas como Ezra Collective que también me encanta.

holy shit. 5/5.

I feel the same way about this album as I did "At Fillmore East" by The Allman Brothers Band; imagine being in the audience and having to sit through this setlist, and not pry your ears off your head. Every song sounded the same - there's only so much boogie I can take!

Have always been a big fan of Fela Kuti. A true music and political revolutionary.

This was good, will save it. Seems like a good jumping-off point for a station

-super energetic, the drums are crazy -love the inclusion of the talking bits at the beginning of each song, as well as the responses from the audience -i’d love to own this on vinyl, playing this for a hangout with friends or even during a dinner party would be really cool -favourite tracks: Let’s Start, Egbe Mi O (Carry Me), and Ginger Baker and Tony Allen Drum Solo -4.5/5

Its alright, yeah it was interesting and fun and sounded cool. Brilliant musicianship. Not particularly what I'm into but still very cool.

8.5

Damn impressive but a wee bit over my head.

Fun stuff, great vibe. Don't need an eighteen minute drum jam unless I'm there and have my medications right.

crazy music by a crazy man. per npr: "With Fela's danceable, almost trance-like grooves and political lyrics, he started a youth movement that rebelled against the repressive postcolonial government and military. For that, he was jailed about 100 times. ... The military breached the electric fence that protected his compound, threw his mother out a second-story window and burned his home to the ground. He's also a problematic figure. ... He had 27 female backup singers and dancers and married all of them in one day. He didn't believe AIDS was real, advised men not to use condoms and even wrote a song about it. And when he contracted AIDS, he denied that was possible."

1001’s really on a roll with the live albums Thought this one was pretty cool, I think the guy has a great voice and does a wonderful job of infusing African elements into a more western sound. I thought that first song was my favorite, love how it just blasts you with that sound from the get go, just really fun. Ginger Baker’s drumming is great on this one, especially on Ye Ye De Smell, but the instrumentations solid the whole way through The problem with these 5 song, hour long albums is unfortunately the music’s bound to drag at some point; it’s pretty hard to stay invested for that long and that does show here towards the end. That last song in particular was just not it, cool for a couple minutes but not 17; drum solos very quickly wear out their welcome I coulda sworn we got this guy a couple weeks ago but it turned out that was his son lol, talent clearly runs in the family. Good to see Mr Ginger Baker was able to find work after infamously being one of the most annoying people to work with during the late 60s when Cream was everything

Really fun grooves

I gotta admit, I really liked this. Strong jazz with an African flavor, powered by drums. Curious as to Ginger Baker's involvement, whether more for marketing or for endorsement, but very good album overall. A pleasant surprise, and probably one I'm glad I listened to before I died.

I've been holding off on Fela Kuti for a while, but now that I've heard him its like I've unlocked this whole new Funky world for myself. The grooves on this album are unthinkably intricate, that bassline hammering down with all that afrobeat drumming around it are the perfect thing to build the rest of the album off of, whether it be the horns or Fela Kuti's vocals. Those grooves are the perfect example of something being done simply and perfectly, in all elements from the tone, to the rhythm, to the technicality. Of the soloing throughout the album, and probably all of the instrumentation, I think Ginger Baker's drum solo on Ye Ye De Smell is by far the most impressive, its the only time that I really feel his effect as an individual musician on this album instead of as a member of the band. Of the rest I obviously enjoyed all the horns, but the guitar was also pretty fantastic, the tone through me off a ton since it almost sounds like keys at times when theres a short solo, regardless the combined restraint and style make for a super interesting addition to the album. Favorite track was Ye Ye De Smell, but every track was great. Overall, I liked Fela Kuti a lot more than I thought I would, especially this album, its danceable, every time I listen to it I know I'm gonna get a little bit more out of it, and everything about it is just great.

Cool music to drive on Kyalami, vibes couldn’t understand a word but still vibes

Sehr gutes Album

To første er faktisk helt ålreite

This was incredible, vibrant and freeing.

Album 255. Live! (https://open.spotify.com/album/4YYW1Q1okABRHpSj6LMtEO?si=RMlKb34MQBOqiUZe1RQ7ww) — Fela Kuti (1971) This afrobeat funky album is nothing but positive and energetic vibes. I like it very much. It's jazzy, groovy, fucking awesome and hypnotic. A sixteen-minute drum solo is fantastic and I can easily give it the highest rating just for that. It's unbelievable because there's one more album of Fela Kuti on the list. 5/5 Liked: — Let's Start — Black Man's Cry — Ye Ye De Smell — Ginger Baker & Tony Allen Drum Solo

This sounds like the music from the Oceans movies. It was cool, but nothing I would listen to again or say was highly influential

last track reminds me of caravan from whiplash

There are no concise pop songs, no dramatic stylistic shifts, and almost no concessions to accessibility. Even compared with later Fela records, the political dimension is less developed here. This is primarily about musical transcendence.

Was this supposed to be interesting? Maybe it was a vibe but it was pretty mentally under-stimulating. Its groovy but there's not a whole lot going on here.

What a blast! A fun blend of musical genres comes together for an album that flies by. 4/5

Released in 1971, *Live!* is a pivotal document where Fela Kuti’s Afrobeat and Ginger Baker’s rock fury collide at Abbey Road Studios. More than just a concert recording, it captures a "record of resistance, pressed onto wax," transporting you into a room of immense, sweaty energy. ### 🎵 Music, Lyrics, and Themes The album's music, anchored by Africa '70, is a hypnotic and powerful blend of polyrhythmic percussion, jabbing horns, and hypnotic guitar vamps, designed to entice you into a dance-driven trance. Across its four extended tracks, the music builds a groove that is both tight and loose, driven by the essential interplay between the band's core drummer, Tony Allen, and guest Ginger Baker. Allen provides the "swing and science," while Baker delivers "fire and thunder," creating a unique, seismic hybrid sound. Lyrically, Fela weaves political and social commentary with Yoruba chants, using his voice as a powerful instrument. The tracks break down as follows: * **"Let's Start"**: A direct, playful, and sexually charged opener that serves as a manifesto, setting the agenda for the immersive experience. * **"Black Man's Cry"**: A serious and defiant anthem of black pride and a blistering critique of colonial and post-colonial exploitation, serving as Fela's rallying cry against inferiority complexes. * **"Ye Ye De Smell"**: A sarcastic and swaggering funk track, ridiculing hypocrisy and corruption with the biting phrase "bullshit smells the same everywhere". * **"Egbe Mi O (Carry Me)"**: A spiritually resonant track, sung primarily in Yoruba, serving as a plea for unity, support, and survival, transforming the performance into a ritual. The central theme is a furious, unwavering **refusal to compromise**, channeled through music that is both a weapon and a spiritual salve. The themes range from personal empowerment to a broader critique of Nigeria's military regime, establishing a blueprint for politically conscious music. ### 🎛️ Production and Historical Context Despite its title, *Live!* was a "live-in-studio" recording at London's Abbey Road Studios, with an invited audience of around 150-200 guests. The goal was to bottle lightning, not just capture a performance. Engineers used minimal overdubs and a 16-track desk to preserve the raw, unpolished intensity of the session. This approach prioritized the spontaneous interplay between musicians, making the album feel like a private party rather than a sterile studio product. At the time, this was the first major international release of Afrobeat, helping to launch Kuti's career to European and American audiences, partly due to Ginger Baker's crossover appeal. The album was the result of a meeting of two obsessive, ungovernable figures from different worlds who shared a mutual respect for raw talent and rhythm. ### 🌍 Influence and Legacy The album's influence is profound and far-reaching. It stands as a pivotal document of Kuti's trajectory toward militant pan-Africanism and is recognized by *Rolling Stone* and in *1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die*. Its legacy is echoed in the work of numerous artists, from Public Enemy to Kendrick Lamar, and its grooves have fueled generations of DJs and producers. The reissued bonus track, a 16-minute drum duet between Tony Allen and Ginger Baker from the 1978 Berlin Jazz Festival, provides a masterclass in rhythmic conversation and further cements the album's legendary status. ### ⚖️ Pros and Cons To provide a balanced view, here are the album's main strengths and potential weaknesses: **Pros** - **Unmatched Energy:** Captures a raw, immediate, and powerful live performance that feels alive decades later. - **Rhythmic Complexity:** Showcases the hypnotic, interlocking polyrhythms of Afrobeat at its finest, especially the legendary drumming of Tony Allen and Ginger Baker. - **Essential Historical Document:** Represents the first major international release of Afrobeat and a key moment in Fela's career. **Cons** - **Accessibility:** Extended, repetitive grooves may feel tedious for listeners accustomed to shorter, more structured songs. - **Sound Quality:** As a raw, live-in-studio recording, it lacks the polished clarity of a modern studio production. - **Baker's Role:** Some purists might see Baker's presence as a commercial gimmick rather than an essential collaboration, as others feel he "doesn't lead" but simply reacts, adding a rock flavor without overshadowing the core ensemble. ### The Verdict *Live!* is an intense and transcendent listening experience. It is a vibrant, unpolished testament to Fela Kuti's musical genius and revolutionary spirit, capturing the sound of a movement mid-stride. For initiates, it's a great starting point; for devotees, it's an essential and thrilling document that proves real, alive music was made in 1971.

In January 1993, the Nigerian government arrested and charged Fela Kuti with murder and conspiracy following the beating death of Adesanwo Shokoya, an electrician and technician in his band, Egypt 80. The police alleged Shokoya was beaten to death by Fela's bodyguards after an argument regarding a payment of approximately $138.

this was really good!!!

ik snap de hype, maar drum solos zijn niet mijn ding en het is gewoon net niet mijn muziek

When the lyrics are in a language I don't speak, the music has to carry all of the weight of this album. And the music is pretty cool. It's loud and bright and exciting...for a while. It's bound to get a little repetitive when the album runtime is one hour, and there's only 5 tracks. The songs stretch their legs, but sometimes, even interesting hooks lose their excitement when they come back around for the 4th and 5th times.

I’m really loving the live albums this service has suggested so far, just so charismatic and energetic, these boys just don’t stop and sound great doing it. If there was any mistake, I wouldn’t have caught it as it’s played so well, which while in other live albums there’s bound to be some mistakes, I never heard one here. Those Tony Allen drums on the last track are insane, he was such a gifted drummer RIP. I’d never heard of Fela Kuti up until today but I will for sure be checking out his studio albums, though I imagine it’ll be heard to replicate a live setting through the albums which gives this record its personality. Kuti manages to keep the crowd engaged, even getting them to sing on Egbe Mi O, the atmosphere of that track is so good. While I’m oblivious to what he’s saying, can’t deny how talented he and his band is, just great music.

- Yeah, I'm just not really into it... I'm not a fan of jazz or songs that go on forever, so this is definitely not for me. I find it all so repetitive and meandering, and I prefer melodic. The songs feel cluttered to me, and I can't get lost in that. - That all said, the beats are fun and funky, and the musicians are all talented. - I didn't enjoy the vocals, either - I don't really like scatting, and maybe it's just because I don't speak the language and he was saying something interesting that I didn't understand, but it seemed more like random vocalizations than lyrics, and his voice wasn't interesting or beautiful enough to just want to hear it for its own sake - it was on the shouty and strained side. - I definitely prefer Zombie to this album - I like its political tone, so it sustains my interest more. On this one, I just mostly tuned it out as much as I could, but I also found it kind of annoying in the background because it's manic. - Also, no thanks on listening to crowd participation. - The bonus (16 min, ugh) drum solo track probably would have been fun in, like, a drum circle around a fire and/or on hallucinogens, but again, it's not something I like to listen to in daily life. - Also, I just learned dude is a misogynist, so yeah, I won't be listening to his music.

Afrobeat built from hypnotic polyrhythms, interlocking guitars, vibrant horn sections, and commanding call-and-response vocals feels like stepping into a celebration that never seems to run out of energy—mesmerizing at first, but for me eventually too repetitive to stay captivating. The grooves are undeniably infectious, yet their extended repetition left me admiring the musicianship more than enjoying the full experience.

Full of energy. Fela Kuti is teaching us as he holds court. Puts you into a trance as the group improvises and explodes. Africa 70 and Baker are perfect accompaniments. Argentina beats Egypt in a stunner comeback down 2 to win 3-2

Estuvo bueno jeje, medio repetitivo pero bueno, jeje lo recomiendo jeje

As a fan of Ginger Baker, I have long been aware of the time he spent in Africa collaborating with local musicians. This live recording is a fascinating testament to that era. The rhythms are mesmerising at times, and the sharp horn stabs are a particular highlight. It is a remarkably funky album that easily holds the listener's interest from start to finish. While it is not something I would necessarily buy for my own collection, I would certainly listen to it again as it is a vibrant live document fusing Kuti's Afrobeat arrangements with Baker's powerhouse drumming. Four stars. 1 "Let's Start" (4/5) 2 "Black Man's Cry" (4/5) 3 "Ye Ye De Smell" (4/5) 4 "Egbe Mi O (Carry Me I Want to Die)" (4/5) 5 "Ginger Baker and Tony Allen Drum Solo" (4/5) Total - 20 Average - 4 371/1001 197/371 albums reviewed were new to me.

Wonderful and amazing. No comments

Favourite Songs: Black Man's Cry Egbe Mi O (Carry Me)

I was enjoying this .. and then there was a 16 minute drum solo. Fela Kuti Live! without Ginger Baker would have been preferable.

A fun time

Not really familiar with Afrobeat. I’d only heard Femi Kuti because of this project, and while I liked it, it didn’t hit as hard as this. This is awesome!

3/10

Interesting!

This is my first time listening to Fela Kuti and the Afrobeat genre, and I must say that I am thoroughly impressed.

Just some classic Fela.

This was alright, an interesting listen. Worthy of the list in that it's different and gave me an opportunity to listen to something new and outside of the genres I usually listen to. It's like if afro beats x funk x jazz had a baby. Damn, these are long songs. I thought I was about done with the album and I was only on the second song. (3.5)

Ginger Baker drumming by himself at the end is the sort of drum solo we should be hearing at rock shows. Not embarrassing ass toms.

It’s good music but it doesn’t sustain my interest for very long.

The energy of this album is electric. I love the rhythmic grooves and interplay between the musicians. Definitely a good way to start the morning and deserves to be on the list.

Holy shit the song Let Start really gave a BANGER intro to this. Omg this already just sounds so good.

Correcto

i liked this fusion but wanted the songs to progress a little quicker, but that's antithetical to a live jazz album, so .... what am i going to do with that

this is about as up my alley as you can get with all analog instruments. -1 for the "stop fcking making me listen to live albums" tax

I really enjoyed this! Could have done with more honestly.

no es solo un disco que se escucha, es un disco que modifica el espacio en el que está sonando. Básicamente es asistir a un concierto de música viva y fresca. No busca deslumbrar ni impresionar. Poco a poco toma posesión del aire de la habitación hasta que el oyente deja de escuchar la música y comienza a habitarla."

This album just really went on forever.....if I had to choose one song I really couldn't as they were pretty much all the same to my mind. The ones with the voice talking, undulating, screaming etc just made it all worse and it was pretty bad in the first place.

This album is a lot of fun. Great energy. Love the percussion, love the trumpets and sax. Made me want to get up and dance. There are maybe a few instrumental moments that run a bit long for me, but overall I really enjoyed it. Fav song: Ye Ye De Smell Least fav: Ginger Baker and Tony Allen Drum Solo

Obsessed with the way Fela Kuti says "Ginger Bakerrr". Such great energy and reading about Fela Kuti made it all even more interesting. I genuinely believe this is an album people should hear before they die. Favourite song: Egbe Mi O (Carry Me) Least: Ginger Baker and Tony Allen Drum Solo

Vibes - Impeccable Drums - Groovy Energy - Funky So danceable, it's impossible to have a bad time while listening to this. Favorite Song: Ginger Baker And Tony Allen Drum Solo

Una belleza. Qué gran groove

This is what I signed up for. New album for me, very good.

Сраный лайв минус вайб Какой-то негр 10 минут джемит и угарает пока ему подыгрывает Бекер, ну хз 2,5 а еще там 20 минутное драм соло а нахуя???

Not exactly a huge fan of afro music, but this was really good.

Jazzy, good listen, but nothing with listening to another time

All this shit is good

4/8

Blended a lot, but it was fun and groovy the whole way through. Standout is probably the second to last track as it included the audience which was cute

I'd rather make jokes about the album than listen to it.

This is some crazy shit

Monumental(?)

Le travail de percussions est vraiment incroyable j'ai adoré cet enregistrement et je le préfère même à l'album studio de Fela Kuti que je connaissais deja. Ça m'a donné envie d'écouter d'autres de ces albums et c'est mon premier coup de coeur des 1001 albums

A nice suprise, I had no idea what to expect and it became the perfect background track for my morning. I like that it’s a live album it really felt like I was there watching them perform

Förvånansvärt bra! Jag vet inte riktigt vad jag väntade mig med tänkte nog att 13 minuter långa låtar inte är någon höjdare, men... Tji, fick jag. Svängigt och kul. Sjukt duktiga musiker! Kommer säkert återvända till detta album igen.

fela cutie

Listening to the first few seconds of the first song I was thinking, fuck yeah, why don't listen to more Afro beat?! But that quickly wore off and I remembered it just doesn't jive with me. I don't really know why. I've been exposed to it a lot by touring in a funk band and my band mates playing it in the van. It has all the elements I like, it's funky, it's got horns, lots of percussion, great guitar riffs but for whatever reason it just doesn't grab me. Also, what are we doing putting a 16 min drum solo on an album?

Despite this being a "live in studio" album rather than a true live album with an audience, it has the energy of a true live album. You can hear the joy Kuti has for performing in his banter between songs. Kuti's work is always heavy on improvisation, so the feel of the album isn't all that different from his studio work. But things are a little punchier, perhaps a little looser. Baker only appears on the latter two songs, and outside of a drum solo on the third track it's hard to pinpoint his contributions. This is mostly because Tony Allen brings such strong percussion to the rest of the album. The sing-a-long on the fourth track is the most joyous moment on the album, but the whole thing is bursting with energy and ideas.

Gostei principalmente do começo, depois tem algumas sessões intermináveis de solos de baterias que me cansaram um pouco. É interessante ouvir um pouco de música que vc não é muito acostumado, como africana, um jazz puxado para o continente africano, porém me cansou um pouco. Mas não deixa de ser um belo disco

This knocked my socks off. What a fantastic live album, which only loses a star due to this reviewer's dislike for 16-minute drum tracks. 8/10

Sorry, no

its sooo good. never heard the name of the artist before, but damn thats lots of skill and especially "Black Mans Cry" is an awesome track. Sadly the last track is just 16min of drum solo.

What a find! Incredible energy throughout the album. It is groovy and soulful and complex and fun. I even enjoyed the drum solo song!

Great album

This album grabs you by the throat and does not let go until it's done with you! The call and response ending was spirit moving. The rhythms former Cream drummer, wow! I don't think I'll listen to this one again, but it was a force!

Good, but despite being excellent drumming the final drum solo went on way too long for me.

Better

This album doesn't convince me that live albums are good.

mn recensies zijn wat saai de laatste tijd, beetje met weinig aandacht aan het luisteren, maar lekker !

Very similar to Zombie - perhaps slightly better recording quality and a bit more drum action. I gave Zombie a 5 and I think I marginally prefer this album so I guess its a 5.

Live! Similar to Zombie, this is undeniably great with insistent and irresistible grooves that I was happy to just let go round and round. And crucially as it’s an in-studio live recording it doesn’t suffer from the poor sound or had to be there-ness of many live albums, and it balances a loose, live feel with a nice clarity and overall sound. And similar to Zombie, it’s only 5 tracks (including the excellent bonus track, the only drum solo it’s worth listening to), and even they are all long it never feels like it drags, the length allows the songs to percolate and meander through different phases, all the while the excellent bass and Tony Allen and Ginger Baker’s superb drums underpin everything. Let’s Start is maybe the most jazzy, especially with the hammond organ, Ye Ye De Smell is brilliantly energetic and infectious and I love Egbe Mi O’s superb loping bass and the backing vocals in the back half have a brilliant, unnerving charm to them. But I particularly love Black Man’s Cry, the guitar riff, the groove, the anguished cries, the horns, all fantastic. Similar to Zombie it's a 5, another great album. 🌍🌍🌍🌍🌍 Playlist submission: Black Man’s Cry

Tight, rapid hooks (whether drums or brass) and even tighter afrobeat percussion, all delivered with some pace, give this the classic African repetitive groove. It's almost always listenable and enjoyable. 'Let's Start' is based off an ever repeating short bass-hook, riffing sax and organ - a pleasant propulsion. However, it is a little wayward compared to the hypnotic and politically charged 'Zombie'. 'Black Man's Cry' is a variation on the theme, - the vocals when they finally arrive having plenty of crossover with Bob Marley, and more of socially motivated message. 'Egbe Mi O' ('I am Egg'), sounds like a gem you may find on a crate dig, ripe for sampling for late 80s hip hop. Recorded at Abbey Road with Ginger Baker this feels more about selling the style than nailing the style, which came later as Fela moved to deeper, politically charged stuff. It has none of the next-level ambience of 'Zombie!', and feels a bit like Baker is wedged in. Enjoyable. Unexceptional.

High on the re-listen list. So much fun from the opening seconds. RYM: N Saved a song: N

Jazzy, energetic, fun. Long, live recordings. Enjoyed, but did not finish.

Pure groove \m/

Fun, energetic, jazzy.

My dislike for jazz is well documented at this point, but this album caught me by surprise. Still not my favorite, but I thought the fusion of jazz with funk and other genres made it an overall better experience

Wow! What a great album, the 12 minute drum solo sealed the 4 for me!

Great opening track

Really cool record, had heard a few Fela Kuti tracks before but live they are impeccable

I like the songs they’re very fun and fun and jazzy

Cool vibe in general but ultimately just long samey songs. 2.5 rounded down.

fun background music

Nice African beats which I quickly got fed up with. Good musicianship but not a go to album for me.

Wat is dit dan weer voor een plaat?! Een echte parel!! Zoveel impro en experimentele muziek. Je wordt gewoon meegenomen naar een andere wereld. Dit album lijkt mij echt vet om met 4HoMet te luisteren!! Tot nu toe valt het mij alleszins mee hoeveel witte-mannen-van-middelbare-leeftijd-muziek er voorbij komt…

Fantastisch album! Ik had een keer een filmpje gezien over Paul mccartney en dat hij naar een concert ging van Fela Kuti, dat ze beef kregen, omdat hij bang was dat de Engelsen ook nog eens de Afrikaanse muziek wouden stelen. Maar toen Fela Kuti in de studio was om eens goed te luisteren bleek, dat Paul gewoon zijn eigen sound had en dat ze elkaars muziek konden waarderen. Uiteindelijk was er daarna een inbraak in de studio en was Paul zijn geld en zijn demo’s gestolen. Uiteindelijk opnieuw opgenomen en dat was band on the run. Dit album is een album met de viering van de muziek. Het drumstel word extra in het zonnetje gezet door o.a. ginger baker. Fantastische drummer! Ik vind het knap hoe het kan dat je alleen maar drums hoort en alsnog klinkt als een af nummer. Erg van genoten!

Een van de betere live platen. Drumsolo is top, extra ster daarvoor. Afrobeat in ontwikkeling, album zombie is wat politieker en muziekaal wat verfijnder dan dit, de muziek en de stem voelen rauwer op dit album wat ook wel weer een vibe heeft.