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Arkansas Democrat Gazette, Album Review >>

Femi Kuti

No Place for My Dream

Knitting Factory

The cover sets the tone for this bracing set by Femi Kuti, son of Nigerian Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti. On it, an African woman walks by a huge pile of garbage.

The album’s tunes follow a similar path — blazing attacks on corruption, politics and wasted opportunities in Nigeria.

But in a world that has suffered much during the economic crisis of the past several years, Nigeria’s problems become a symbol of worldwide ones.

The lyrics are bleak as Kuti travels these familiar themes, with the especially biting “No Work, No Jobs, No Money,” placing the responsibility on politicians. On “Nothing to Show for It,” you feel the despair in the lyrics: “Our problems they have no answer.” Kuti smartly pairs his lyrics with joyful music punctuated by lively horns, cool guitars, thrilling organ work and his voice.

Hot track: “No Work, No Jobs, No Money.”

— ELLIS WIDNER

 07/09/13 >> go there
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