Stalemate (album)
Stalemate is an album by Nigerian Afrobeat composer, bandleader and multi-instrumentalist Fela Kuti recorded in 1977 and originally released on the Nigerian Decca label.[1]
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| Studio album by Fela Aníkúlápó Kuti and the Afrika Seventi | ||||
| Released | 1977 | |||
| Recorded | 1977 in Nigeria | |||
| Genre | Afrobeat | |||
| Length | 28:39 | |||
| Label | Decca Afrodisia DWAPS 2033 | |||
| Producer | Fela Kuti | |||
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Reception
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| Allmusic |   |
The Allmusic review awarded the album 3 stars, stating: "the subject matter is more social than political in content. In keeping with tradition, the album Stalemate consists of two extended pieces -- one per side. The title track has a mid-tempo trance groove that bends and yields to Kuti's call and response with Africa '70".[2]
Track listing
All compositions by Fela Kuti
- "Stalemate" - 12:54.
- "Don't Worry About My Mouth O (African Message)" - 15:45.
Personnel
- Fela Kuti - tenor saxophone, alto saxophone, electric piano, vocals.
- Tunde Williams, Nwokoma Jkem - trumpet.
- Lekan Animashaun - baritone saxophone.
- Leke Benson, Clifford Itoje, Oghene Kologbo - guitar.
- Nweke Atifoh - bass guitar.
- Tony Allen - drums.
- Ayoola Abayomi - percussion
- Oladeinde Koffi, Addo Nettey, Shina Abiodun - congas
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References
- Fela Kuti discography Archived 2014-05-31 at the Wayback Machine, accessed May 8, 2014.
- Planer, L., Allmusic Review, accessed May 8, 2014.
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