FELA KUTI & AFRIKA 70 "ZOMBIE" on CELLULOID CLEAN NM LP WITH SHRINK
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Up for auction is Fela Kuti & the Afrika 70’s “ZOMBIE” on Celluloid Records. The LP is in NEAR MINT- condition, shiny and black. LP cover is in NEAR MINT- condition with original shrink. Hard pressed to find a better copy of this masterpiece! A beautiful near mint minus copy. Email me with any questions and be sure to look at the pic’s. I do not accept bids from or ship to Italy. International bidders can email me for shipping rates. Good luck!
FELA KUTI’S MASTERPIECE “ZOMBIE” HARD TO FIND! NEAR MINT- CONDITION!!
Music review from AllMusic.com by Sam Samuelson
Zombie was the most popular and impacting record that Fela Anikulopo Kuti and Africa 70 would record -- it ignited the nation to follow Fela's lead and antagonize the military zombies that had the population by the throat. Fela is direct and humorous in his attack as he barks out commands to the soldiers like: "Attention! Double up! Fall In! Fall out! Fall down! Get ready!" Meanwhile, his choir responds with "Zombie!" in between each statement. Since the groove was so absolutely contagious, it took the nation by storm: People in the street would put on a blank stare and walk with hands affront proclaiming "Zombie!" whenever they would see soldiers. If "Zombie" caught the attention of the populous it also cought the attention of the authority figures -- this would cause devastating personal and professional effects as the Nigerian government came down on him with absolute brute force not long after the release of this record. Also included are "Monkey Banana," a laid-back groove that showcases drummer Tony Allen's mastery of the Afro-beat, and "Everything Scatter," a standard mid-tempo romp. Both songs are forgetful in relation to "Zombie," but this is still an essential disc to own for the title track alone.
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