Teacher Don't Teach Me Nonsense [Import]

Fela Kuti | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (December 5, 2000)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Barclay
• ASIN: B00000IP9M
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #712,812 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Teacher Don't Teach Me Nonsense - Fela Kuti

Editorial Reviews

Digitally remastered edition of this classic 1987 album from Fela Kuti's influential back catalog. On Teacher Don't Teach Me Nonsense, Fela explains the role of the teacher in any society with the concept that all the things we consider to be problems and all that we consider to be good in life begin with what we are taught, whether it's by our mothers at home, our teachers at school, lecturers at University or the government beyond that. Who then is the governments teacher? 'Culture and Tradition' says Fela. Wrasse. 2010. --This text refers to an alternate Audio CD edition.

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Possibly his best work., July 31, 2002

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Deji Osinulu (Houston, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Teacher Don't Teach Me Nonsense (Audio CD)

You can tell that Baba 70 put a lot of work into this album. From the lyrics and wordplay, to the tight instrumental arrangement. It has been and still remains my favorite Fela composition.

I never heard this one performed live at The Shrine, so it is not one of those that bring back the memories of late nights - sometimes wet, loud speakers thumping into your gut while you yell out the lyrics of the song along with "Abami Eda" - one of Fela's many nicknames.

It is, on the other hand, one of those albums that I listen to late at night, when it is really quiet and you are able to hear each instrument more clearly. Time and time again you discern a different pattern in the intricate tapestry woven by the many instruments that make up "Egypt 80". It is also one of those in which you listen to the instrumental solos and decide that nothing more could have been added or taken away.

Released on CD in 1986 (I'm assuming the LP was released at this time as well), this album is made up of 2 tracks - the title track and "Look And Laugh"; and was produced by Wally Badarou. I recommend it highly, if you are able to find it.

"Everybody say Yeah Yeah!!"

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The GREATEST of all times, November 17, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Teacher Don't Teach Me Nonsense (Audio CD)

GREATEST hit of all times. Non has come close so far. If you like this track, you will also like BREAST OF NO NATIONS.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of his best works ..., August 21, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Teacher Don't Teach Me Nonsense (Audio CD)

... the instrumental on T.D.T.M.N. will blow you away and is probably the best on any of his releases. The album was produced by Wally Badarou. If you intend to have any of "Baba 70's" albums, this one is a must have!!