Tony Allen - N.E.P.A. (Vinyl - 2/18/2014) [Import]

Amazing album from Fela's long-time drummer Tony Allen, originally released in 1984. This officially licensed reissue holds an extra track previously unreleased on vinyl called Olokun!

Never Expect Power Always (aka N.E.P.A.) is largely a biting criticism and mocking of the Nigerian Electrical Power Authority, rife with corruption and poor service. It starts with the title track, packing a definite Afro-beat punch and a tighter arrangement than would normally be expected from Fela. Electro-claps stand as part of the percussion line, adding to a more modern look at what Afro-beat was becoming. This is followed by an even further modernized piece of Afro-beat, as the title track is given a dub mix. When One Road Close has a similar pace, and is similarly followed by a dub remix, complete with the necessary space-effects reverb. And to make this reissue extra special the track Olokun, never released on vinyl before, is included.

This is the peak of electronic Afro-beat! If you didn't pick the album up the first time around, this is a good time to get it.

Condition:NEW. Brand New Factory Sealed

TRACK LISTINGS

Side A:
1. N.E.P.A (Never Expect Power Always)
2. N.E.P.A Dance Dub

Side B:
1. When One Road Close (Another One Go Open)
2. Road Close Dance Dub
3. Olokun

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