The Best of the Classic Years
The Best of the Classic Years is a compilation album by Nigerian musician King Sunny Adé. It was released by Shanachie in 2003.[5] The album showcases Adé's rawer pre-Island Records sound.[6][7]
| The Best of the Classic Years | |
|---|---|
| Compilation album by | |
| Released | 2003 |
| Genre | Jùjú, African pop |
| Label | Shanachie[1] |
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   |
| Robert Christgau | A+[3] |
| The New Rolling Stone Album Guide |  |
Critical reception
In his review of the album, Robert Christgau called Adé "a titan, one of the great pop musicians of the 20th century."[3] Christgau listed The Best of the Classic Years as the best album of 2003.[8]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Sunny Ti De" | 5:30 |
| 2. | "Bombibele Horojo" | 5:26 |
| 3. | "Oro Towo Baseti" | 3:38 |
| 4. | "Ko Salapata" | 1:56 |
| 5. | "African Beats Lu Nsere" | 1:11 |
| 6. | "Synchro System (Complete Original Version)" | 18:12 |
| 7. | "Ibanuje Mon Iwon" | 13:56 |
| 8. | "Afai Bowon" | 7:04 |
| 9. | "Ogun Party Part 1" | 8:59 |
| 10. | "Adena Ike" | 5:36 |
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References
- "King Sunny Ade - The Best Of The Classic Years". Shanachie Entertainment.
- "Best of the Classic Years - King Sunny Ade | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic.
- "Robert Christgau: CG: King Sunny Ade". www.robertchristgau.com.
- Brackett, Nathan; Hoard, Christian David (January 2, 2004). The New Rolling Stone Album Guide. Simon and Schuster. ISBN 9780743201698 – via Google Books.
- LLC, SPIN Media (April 2, 2003). "Reissues". SPIN. SPIN Media LLC – via Google Books.
- Tarte, Bob (May 15, 2003). "Raw and Uncooked". Miami New Times.
- Moon, Tom (August 28, 2008). 1,000 Recordings to Hear Before You Die. Workman Publishing. ISBN 9780761153856 – via Google Books.
- "Robert Christgau: Pazz & Jop 2003: Dean's List". www.robertchristgau.com.
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