If it's Fela Kuti, it's always worth repeating, 'Zombie' and Wah Wah 45s are on it in two distinct ways.
It was only last week that Land Of Echo's debut album, 'Almost Music' was released (see review HERE) and not long before that, Raz & 'Remixes of Resistance' (see review HERE) so it's a bit of a surpise, even with their very close association with Afica 70 member Dele Sosimi, here are two versionos Fela's classic track.
Each shorter that the original but you've got Vital Disorders on a vocal version and Kotoa with a raw jazz-funk instrumental.
And if you think there's echos of Bristol scene post-punk, you'd be right as back in 1982 when Vital Disorder's Nigerian born vocalist Lenneka at the time was 'discovered' by the band's bassist in Norwich (!) and it became a big tune in their set; only to be unearthed years later by Gilles Peterson and his Arsenal fan mate Dom Servini was inspired to grab it for re-issue and paired it with a cover by one of the groups on his Wah Wah 45s label (sounding close to Soothsayers/Youthsayers)
As a protest anthem, 'Zombie' as stood the test of time since its original release and these two versions - whether recorded 40 year ago or this year - are as equally powerful. Limited 7" release so don't miss this one.
Artist: Vital Disorders / Kotoa
Title: Zombie
Release date: 22nd August, 2025
Label : Wah Wah 45s
Catalog Number : TBC
Format: Vinyl /Digital / Bandcamp
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