Stalemate (Fela Kuti album)
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| Stalemate | ||||
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| Studio album by Fela Aníkúlápó Kuti and the Afrika Seventi | ||||
| Released | 1977 | |||
| Recorded | 1977 | |||
| Studio | Decca Studios, Lagos | |||
| Genre | Afrobeat | |||
| Length | 28:39 | |||
| Label | Decca Afrodisia DWAPS 2033 | |||
| Producer | Fela Kuti | |||
| Fela Kuti chronology | ||||
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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]
Reception[edit]
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [2] |
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[edit]
All compositions composed and arranged by Fela Kuti
- "Stalemate" – 12:54.
- "Don't Worry About My Mouth O (African Message)" – 15:45.
Personnel[edit]
- Fela Kuti – tenor saxophone, alto saxophone, electric piano, vocals
- Tunde Williams, Nwokoma Ukem – trumpet
- Lester Bowie – 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
- Babajide Olaleye – maracas
- Bimbo Adelanwa, Bola Olaniyi, Emaruagheru Osawe, Fehintola Kayode, Folake Oladeinde, Kewe Oghomienor, Ronke Edason, Shade Komolafe, Tejumade Adebiyi, Yemi Abegunde – chorus singers
References[edit]
- ^ Fela Kuti discography Archived May 31, 2014, at the Wayback Machine, accessed May 8, 2014.
- ^ a b Planer, L., Allmusic Review, accessed May 8, 2014.
