Teacher Don't Teach Me Nonsense [Original recording reissued]

Fela Kuti | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 24, 2001)
• Original Release Date: 1986
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Original recording reissued
• Label: Mca
• ASIN: B00004XT2P
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #442,251 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

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

2. Look And Laugh - Fela Anikulapo Kuti

3. Just Like That (Bonus Track) - Fela Anikulapo Kuti

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Possibly his best work [Previously Reviewed], November 8, 2002

By 

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!!"

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best, April 19, 2004

By A Customer

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

Everyone's got their favorite Fela record... For me, there is something amazing about the music he made towards the end of his career, and TDTMN is one of the best. The horn lines got more complex, the band sounds HUGE, the guitars even more intricate, and the beats sometimes slower than earlier (better to feel with your whole body). The production is so clear on this album. A beautiful recording

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars simply extraordinary, April 21, 2002

By A Customer

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

As with all legends this is a masterpiece amongst all masterpieces. Each time you listen to this it will take you back to the days of pepple street Akara, Dun dun and palm oil. those who appreciate rich jazz will be enveloped instantaneously and I hope they would not be overwhelmed with the passion they are sure to feel.