Alagbon Close LP

Fela Kuti's "Alagbon Close LP" arrives in a striking Jollof orange vinyl, a cheeky nod to both flavor and festivity, which plays nicely against its pointed critique of Nigerian police brutality that feels like performance art. The title track, capturing the spirit of defiance from the very spot of Fela's detention, pairs unsettling truths with foot-tapping rhythms; quite the contradiction. With artwork by Ghariokwu Lemi, this release marks 50 years since its debut, but don't let the anniversary distract you from the urgency in its message.