Secret Agent (2022 Remaster) Tony Allen SKU: 4050538752601 Barcode: 4050538752601 25.00 £25.00 Genre: World / Fusion Label: World Circuit Released Date: 20th May 2022 Buying Format: 180g 2LP Gatefold Sleeve Out of stock Back Order Add to your Wishlist Description Product Info Tony Allen (1940 – 2020) has long been acknowledged as Africa’s finest drummer and one of the continent’s most influential musicians. Together with Fela Kuti (with whom he played for 15 years) Allen co-created Afrobeat – the hard-driving, horns-rich, funk-infused, politically insurrectionary style which became such a dominant force in African music and such an influence worldwide. His iconic drumming has since underpinned an extensive catalogue of solo works as well as collaborations with the likes of Damon Albarn (as part of The Good, The Bad and The Queen), Charlotte Gainsbourg, Sebastien Tellier, Grace Jones, Malian superstar Oumou Sangaré, Jeff Mills and Hugh Masekela. His 2009 World Circuit debut, the raw and uncut Secret Agent, has all the ingredients that combine to make Afrobeat so special – fat, full-throated, hard riffing horns; nagging tenor guitars; jazz- and funk-informed saxophone and trumpet work outs; effervescent chicken-shack keyboards; lyrics rich in folk metaphors and proverbs, some of which confront state corruption and oppression (Kuti’s most frequent targets); deep-soul call and response vocals; and, of course, energising everything around it, Allen’s majestic drumming. To mark the 2nd anniversary of Tony Allen’s passing at the age of 80, World Circuit will re-release this classic album on 2 x 180g heavyweight vinyl. The audio has been remastered and the package features the original 2009 sleeve notes in a 4p 12” booklet. “if you’re wondering why Afrobeat is hip, start here.” Observer Music Monthly “There is no question that Tony Allen is a genius, one of the greatest percussionists in the history of popular music” The Guardian “While seeking to revive Afrobeat from the roots, Tony Allen imposes here a modernist vision and achieves the best possible synthesis between Yoruba foundations, Blue Note jazz arrangements and electro sound resolution.” – Les Inrockuptibles Artist Tony Allen Genre World / Fusion Label World Circuit Buying Options 180g 2LP Gatefold Sleeve Format 180g , 2LP , Gatefold Sleeve Condition New Country UK Track Listings LP1 Secret Agent (2022 - Remaster) Ijo (2022 - Remaster) Switch (2022 - Remaster) Celebrate (2022 - Remaster) Ayenlo (2022 - Remaster) Busybody (2022 - Remaster) LP2 Pariwo (2022 - Remaster) Nina Lowo (2022 - Remaster) Atuwaba (2022 - Remaster) Alutere (2022 - Remaster) Elewon Po (2022 - Remaster) Share this On Facebook On Twitter Via Email More from Tony Allen and more from World / Fusion View Product Quick View Tony Allen There Is No End Rap / Hip Hop | Decca | 2LP Released 30th April 2021 £26.00 Select options Tony Allen There Is No End £26.00 Genre: Rap / Hip Hop Label: Decca Formats: 2LP Released Date: 30th April 2021 Read More Select options View Product Quick View Various The Rough Guide to Psychedelic Africa Psychedelia / Garage | Rough Guides | 180g, 1LP, Includes Download Code Released 16th April 2012 £11.00 Back Order View Pre/Back Orders Various The Rough Guide to Psychedelic Africa £11.00 Genre: Psychedelia / Garage Label: Rough Guides SKU: RGNET1270LP Formats: 180g, 1LP, Includes Download Code Released Date: 16th April 2012 Read More Back Order View Pre/Back Orders View Product Quick View Trio Da Kali And Kronos Quartet Ladilikan World / Fusion | World Circuit | 180g, 1LP, Includes Download Code Released 14th September 2017 £15.00 Back Order View Pre/Back Orders Trio Da Kali And Kronos Quartet Ladilikan £15.00 Genre: World / Fusion Label: World Circuit SKU: WCV093 Formats: 180g, 1LP, Includes Download Code Released Date: 14th September 2017 Read More Back Order View Pre/Back Orders View Product Quick View Sheherazaad Qasr World / Fusion | Erased Tapes | 1LP, Coloured Vinyl Released 1st March 2024 £19.00 - £21.00 Select options Sheherazaad Qasr £19.00 - £21.00 Genre: World / Fusion Label: Erased Tapes Formats: 1LP, Coloured Vinyl Released Date: 1st March 2024 Read More Select options View Product Quick View Various Artists Highlife On The Move World / Fusion | Soundway | 180g, 3LP, Includes 7", Includes Download Code Released 16th March 2015 £26.00 Back Order View Pre/Back Orders Various Artists Highlife On The Move £26.00 Genre: World / Fusion Label: Soundway SKU: SNDWLP060 Formats: 180g, 3LP, Includes 7", Includes Download Code Released Date: 16th March 2015 Read More Back Order View Pre/Back Orders View Product Quick View Various Artists Onda De Amor: Synthesized Brazilian Hits That Never Were (1984-94) Electronica | Soundway | 180g, 2LP Released 6th July 2018 £19.00 Back Order View Pre/Back Orders Various Artists Onda De Amor: Synthesized Brazilian Hits That Never Were (1984-94) £19.00 Genre: Electronica Label: Soundway SKU: SNDWLP125 Formats: 180g, 2LP Released Date: 6th July 2018 Read More Back Order View Pre/Back Orders View Product Quick View T.P. 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