Excuse O
by Fela Kuti
- Type: Album
- Released: 1975
- Label: Coconut
- Country: Nigeria
- Length: 30:11
- Community rating: 3.91/5 from 5 ratings
Album Notes & Community Reviews
Comprising two side-long tracks, 'Excuse O' showcases Fela Kuti's ability to maintain incredibly tight, hypnotic grooves over extended durations. The title track features classic afrobeat horn sections interacting with deeply syncopated rhythms, while continuing Kuti's commitment to delivering politically conscious and socially critical messaging.
Genres
Descriptors: political, repetitive, conscious, lo-fi, funky, groove-laden, rhythmic, percussive, long-form
Tracklist
- Excuse-O (13:36)
- Mr. Grammarticalogylisationalism Is The Boss (16:35)
Credits
- Fela Kuti / The Africa '70 - primary artist
- Lekan Animashaun - baritone saxophone
- Franco Aboddy - bass
- Henry Koffi - congas [1st konga]
- Nicholas Addo - congas [2nd konga]
- Shina Abiodun - congas [3rd konga]
- Tony Allen - drums [leader drummer]
- Oghene Kologbo - guitar [tenor guitar]