Stalemate (Fela Kuti album) explained

Stalemate
Type:Studio
Artist:Fela Aníkúlápó Kuti and the Afrika Seventi
Cover:Stalemate (album).jpg
Released:1977
Recorded:1977
Studio:Decca Studios, Lagos
Genre:Afrobeat
Length:28:39
Label:Decca Afrodisia
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Producer:Fela Kuti
Chronology:Fela Kuti
Prev Title:Opposite People
Prev Year:1977
Next Title:Fear Not for Man
Next Year:1977

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

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 composed and arranged by Fela Kuti

  1. "Stalemate" – 12:54.
  2. "Don't Worry About My Mouth O (African Message)" – 15:45.

Personnel

Notes and References

  1. http://biochem.chem.nagoya-u.ac.jp/~endo/EAFela.html Fela Kuti discography
  2. Planer, L., Allmusic Review, accessed May 8, 2014.