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Film of Life

Tony Allen

Film of Life

The Nigerian drummer, composer and songwriter's latest record features collaborations with Damon Albarn, Adunni and Nefretiti, and Kuku

ADM rating[?]

7.3

Label
Jazz Village
UK Release date
20/10/2014
US Release date
14/10/2014
  1. 8.0 |   The Line Of Best Fit

    It’s clear that at 74, Allen has created one of his defining statements
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  2. 8.0 |   All Music

    The master drummer has used his entire musical history to create a sound that is vital, urgent, powerful, and sexy as hell
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  3. 8.0 |   The FT

    Film of Life finds him in deft form, driving forward hypnotic funk instrumentals and brassy Afrobeat workouts
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  4. 8.0 |   The Guardian

    A master-drummer still in glorious form
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  5. 8.0 |   PopMatters

    An outstanding work of art for the mind, hips and toes
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  6. 8.0 |   The Quietus

    On first listen it might seem simple, almost naïve; but it becomes increasingly complex as the record progresses, and with every listen
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  7. 7.2 |   Pitchfork

    Doesn’t quite break new ground for Allen, but it does offer a pretty solid and succinct demonstration of Afrobeat’s adaptability to changing times.
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  8. 6.5 |   Under The Radar

    Technically and musically, Film of Life contains plenty to admire and, more importantly, dance to
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  9. 6.0 |   The Irish Times

    He still has the muscle memory, rhythmic heft and dexterous flow to dazzle
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