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Post by rfan8312 on May 17, 2020 1:50:29 GMT
Tony Allen: The Source
I discovered this album about a year ago when listening to a podcast that existed back then called The Oldnew it was dedicated to audio equipment especially headphones and headphone amplifiers. Towards the end of each episode the host was always reviewing one or two albums from which he liked the sound qualities of the recording.
I'd actually never even heard of Tony Allen before hearing mention of him on that podcast. The genre for this album is classified as jazz but what I'm hearing on this album is just so much more engaging than other jazz I've heard that sounded similar to this. This is a fun romp and a banger album with one memorable track after another. No vocals on this one.
Tracks Woro dance, On Fire, Moody Boy are stand odd creations imo.
The creations, the live band feel of this, and how well this is recorded make this a fun gem.
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Post by John on May 17, 2020 4:34:05 GMT
I am quite looking forward to hearing this on the main rig. But from what I already hear, it going to be one of those albums I enjoy but have to be in a certain mood for. I am not sure how many others will like this as might be a bit outside for some but I can certainly enjoy the free-flowing vibe. Thanks for sharing something I would have never listened too.
I have added a poll. So far it a 4 and might even get a 5 from me.
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Post by MartinT on May 17, 2020 10:31:20 GMT
Thanks. I like listening to something completely new and different so shall give this a go later on.
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Post by MartinT on May 17, 2020 15:52:43 GMT
The opening to Moody Boy did not fill me with hope, but once the music started then the quality of the performance and recording came through rather well. This genre is an occasional listen for me at best, but does take me back to the jazz ensembles I used to go and see at the Bass Clef in Islington.
Woro Dance is rather good and has a great vibe to it. Cool Cats has a bit of an old music hall feel to it. I quite like Ewajo, too. I'll give this a generous 4/5 but for a limited number of the tracks and in small doses.
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Post by John on May 17, 2020 18:59:39 GMT
I guess the source refers to Fela Kuta listening to the album I hear those African Funk influences so was no surprise to read that he played with him A 4 from me
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Post by ChrisB on May 18, 2020 9:19:50 GMT
Playing this now. It's great! It reminds me a lot of Julian Bahula's Jazz Afrika.
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Post by ChrisB on May 18, 2020 10:34:25 GMT
I also gave it a score of 4. I will certainly be playing this album again. Thanks for sharing it with us. Some may have missed this in the news, so it's worth pointing out that Tony Allen died just a few days ago. Here's a good obituary to him. www.nytimes.com/2020/05/02/arts/music/tony-allen-dead.html
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Post by Barrington on May 19, 2020 17:51:37 GMT
Not really my thing , I played it but wasn't taking much notice , I'll give it another go at a different time of day .
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Post by rfan8312 on May 22, 2020 13:44:05 GMT
Oh wow I actually didn't realize that Tony Allen very recently passed away. Sorry to hear that.. But apparently his body of work is massive. So far aside from this particular bum. I've only heard loose tracks here a d there was actuary didn't find one that did. T have something that interested me. I'll be looking I to his catlgue a bit deeper now.
Yes this album is definitely for just the right mood and time. I do like it quite a bit though the songs seems so dense with interesting/cool Moments.
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