Description
A real classic from the great Fela Kuti - a seminal mid 70s record that not only shows his impeccable sense of rhythm, but also his sense of rage as well! The title track - "Expensive Sh_t" - is Fela's answer to the time that he got busted for dope, and was forced to take a dump for the cops in order to "produce the goods" (which he had cleverly hidden in his stomach). The track has a great choppy funk groove, and is filled with the kind of raw anger you can imagine that the subject matter would produce - rich emotion that not only comes out in the lyrics, but also the sharp instrumental solos! The other track on the album - "Water No Get Enemy" - is another fantastic one, with cool electric piano solos, great tenor work, and a slinkily vamping groove.
A Expensive Shit 13:14
B Water No Get Enemy 11:06
