The World Ends: Afro Rock & Psychedelia in 1970's Nigeria

by Various Artists

The World Ends: Afro Rock & Psychedelia in 1970's Nigeria cover art
  • Type: Compilation
  • Released: 30 June 2010
  • Label: Soundway
  • Country: Nigeria
  • Length: 2:08:04
  • Community rating: 4.01/5 from 4 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Documenting the incredibly fertile rock scene that emerged in Nigeria following the devastation of the Biafran War, this collection captures a generation of youth heavily influenced by James Brown and Jimi Hendrix. The bands infused heavy, psychedelic fuzz guitars and raw funk basslines with native Yoruba rhythms, creating a blazing, deeply energetic strain of Afro-rock. The compilation offers an explosive look into a vibrant, rebellious musical subculture.

Genres

Descriptors: compilation, fuzz, grooves, funky, rare, rhythmic, groove-laden

Tracklist

  1. Nwantinti / Die Die (3:01)
  2. Rough Rider (3:53)
  3. Deiyo Deiyo (Akpuwunlobi) (3:03)
  4. Soundway (3:02)
  5. Breakthrough (3:27)
  6. Mr. Bull Dog (original 45 version) (4:02)
  7. Don't Take Me for a Ride (4:43)
  8. Eti Ufok (3:39)
  9. Yem Efe (4:58)
  10. Akwa Kayi Ji Bia Nuwa (5:29)
  11. Blacky Joe (4:59)
  12. Oli Nkwu (3:33)
  13. Life's Gone Down Low (4:49)
  14. Ikoko (5:25)
  15. All Night Long (3:37)
  16. Babalawo (3:39)
  17. Ottoto Shamoleda (2:39)
  18. The World Ends (3:47)
  19. Isi Agboncha (5:27)
  20. Money That's What I Want (3:37)
  21. Somebody's Gonna Lose or Win (3:09)
  22. In Concert (4:14)
  23. Chokoi & Oreje (6:39)
  24. Ohomi (3:10)
  25. Be Kind, Be Foolish, Be Happy (3:30)
  26. Ugbo Ndoma (4:44)
  27. The Same Man (3:43)
  28. Active Action (3:50)
  29. Kpokposikposi (2:58)
  30. Onye Ije (2:53)
  31. Bullwalk (4:18)
  32. Egwu Aja (3:51)

Credits

  • Various - primary artist
  • Miles Cleret - compiled by, compiler
  • Tim Moore - design, artwork
  • Nick Robbins - mastered by, mastering
  • Uchenna Ikonne - sleeve notes, research, task misc

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