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Recorded in 1975 and 1977, Jealousy and Progress were the first two records Tony Allen released under his own name. He served as composer and arranger, with Fela producing and sharing arrangement credits. Although Fela's presence (on sax and occasional vocals) lends some potency to the music, in general it is not very emotionally charged. "Jealousy" is a light jam with exciting, pulsating bass drum kicks; it is followed by the more earnest "Hustler," whose riff closely resembles Fela's "Don't Worry About My Mouth O (African Message)." "Progress" opens the second album with an intense groove and an emphatic cry for progress, which is balanced by the dark yet perky "Afro Disco Beat." Probably, most listeners will eventually view this music as little more than an interesting supplement to Fela's catalog, but it certainly stands on its own merits.
© Jim Smith /TiVo
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Tony Allen With Africa 70, interprète - Tony Allen, compositeur - Tony Allen, auteur
1979 Planet Woo/Comet Records 1979 Planet Woo/Comet Records
Tony Allen With Africa 70, interprète - Tony Allen, compositeur - Tony Allen, auteur
1979 Planet Woo/Comet Records 1979 Planet Woo/Comet Records
Tony Allen With Africa 70, interprète - Tony Allen, compositeur - Tony Allen, auteur
1979 Planet Woo/Comet Records 1979 Planet Woo/Comet Records
Tony Allen With Africa 70, interprète - Tony Allen, compositeur - Tony Allen, auteur
1979 Planet Woo/Comet Records 1979 Planet Woo/Comet Records
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Recorded in 1975 and 1977, Jealousy and Progress were the first two records Tony Allen released under his own name. He served as composer and arranger, with Fela producing and sharing arrangement credits. Although Fela's presence (on sax and occasional vocals) lends some potency to the music, in general it is not very emotionally charged. "Jealousy" is a light jam with exciting, pulsating bass drum kicks; it is followed by the more earnest "Hustler," whose riff closely resembles Fela's "Don't Worry About My Mouth O (African Message)." "Progress" opens the second album with an intense groove and an emphatic cry for progress, which is balanced by the dark yet perky "Afro Disco Beat." Probably, most listeners will eventually view this music as little more than an interesting supplement to Fela's catalog, but it certainly stands on its own merits.
© Jim Smith /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 4 track(s)
- Total length: 00:45:59
- Main artists: Tony Allen Africa 70
- Composer: Tony Allen
- Label: Comet Records
- Genre: Miscellaneous
1979 Planet Woo/Comet Records 1979 Planet Woo/Comet Records
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