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| {{quote-box|align=right|width=20%|“This album is really different for me. Now the problems of terrorist violence are more serious in Africa. When the US and Europe came here, they said they’re going to help us, but what we see is really different. They never help us to find a solution.”|—Mdou Moctar, vocalist of the band of the same name, on the political themes and context for recording ''Funeral for Justice''<ref name="bv" />}} | {{quote-box|align=right|width=20%|“This album is really different for me. Now the problems of terrorist violence are more serious in Africa. When the US and Europe came here, they said they’re going to help us, but what we see is really different. They never help us to find a solution.”|—Mdou Moctar, vocalist of the band of the same name, on the political themes and context for recording ''Funeral for Justice''<ref name="bv" />}} | ||
| '''''Funeral for Justice''''' is a 2024 studio album by Nigerien ] band ], released on ]. It has received positive reviews from critics and was supported by a concert tour.<ref name="bv" /> | '''''Funeral for Justice''''' is a 2024 studio album by Nigerien ] band ], released on ]. It has received positive reviews from critics and was supported by a concert tour.<ref name="bv" /> The album explores cultural and political themes, including the impact of foreign interference in Nigerien affairs and the replacement of indigenous languages with colonial ones.<ref name="about" /> | ||
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| <ref name="about">{{Cite web |language=en |publisher=Mdou Moctar |accessdate=2024-04-30 |date=n.d. |url=https://www.mdoumoctar.com/about |title=About}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="bv">{{Cite web |language=en-US |website=] |accessdate=2024-04-30 |date=2024-02-28 |first=Bill |last=Pearis |url=https://www.brooklynvegan.com/mdou-moctar-announce-new-album-funeral-for-justice-tour-share-title-track/ |title=Mdou Moctar announce new album 'Funeral for Justice' & tour, share title track}}</ref> | <ref name="bv">{{Cite web |language=en-US |website=] |accessdate=2024-04-30 |date=2024-02-28 |first=Bill |last=Pearis |url=https://www.brooklynvegan.com/mdou-moctar-announce-new-album-funeral-for-justice-tour-share-title-track/ |title=Mdou Moctar announce new album 'Funeral for Justice' & tour, share title track}}</ref> | ||
| <ref name="sg">{{Cite web |department=Album Of The Week |language=en-US |website=] |accessdate=2024-04-30 |date=2024-04-30 |first=Chris |last=DeVille |url=https://www.stereogum.com/2261247/album-of-the-week-mdou-moctar-funeral-for-justice/reviews/album-of-the-week/ |title=Mdou Moctar 'Funeral For Justice' Album Review}}</ref> | <ref name="sg">{{Cite web |department=Album Of The Week |language=en-US |website=] |accessdate=2024-04-30 |date=2024-04-30 |first=Chris |last=DeVille |url=https://www.stereogum.com/2261247/album-of-the-week-mdou-moctar-funeral-for-justice/reviews/album-of-the-week/ |title=Mdou Moctar 'Funeral For Justice' Album Review}}</ref> | ||
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2024 studio album by Mdou Moctar
| Funeral for Justice | ||||
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| Studio album by Mdou Moctar | ||||
| Released | 3 May 2024 (2024-05-03) | |||
| Recorded | prior to June 2023 | |||
| Studio | A home studio in New York, US | |||
| Length | 39:04 | |||
| Language | Berber (Tamasheq, English | |||
| Label | Matador | |||
| Producer | Mikey Coltun | |||
| Mdou Moctar chronology | ||||
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—Mdou Moctar, vocalist of the band of the same name, on the political themes and context for recording Funeral for Justice“This album is really different for me. Now the problems of terrorist violence are more serious in Africa. When the US and Europe came here, they said they’re going to help us, but what we see is really different. They never help us to find a solution.”
Funeral for Justice is a 2024 studio album by Nigerien desert blues band Mdou Moctar, released on Matador Records. It has received positive reviews from critics and was supported by a concert tour. The album explores cultural and political themes, including the impact of foreign interference in Nigerien affairs and the replacement of indigenous languages with colonial ones.
Reception
Editors at Stereogum chose this for Album of the Week, with critic Chris DeVille calling it "a fantastic record that should not have to exist", due to its response to the 2023 Nigerien coup, but continues that it is "too energized to be depressing", with "with shout-along slogans to go along with the rumbling rhythms and guitar heroism".
Track listing
- "Funeral for Justice" – 3:09
- "Imouhar" – 5:07
- "Takoba" – 3:54
- "Sousoume Tamacheq" – 5:41
- "Imajighen" – 4:11
- "Tchinta" – 5:13
- "Djallo #1" – 0:24
- "Oh France" – 5:40
- "Modern Slaves" – 5:45
Personnel
Mdou Moctar
- Mikey Coltun – bass guitar, production
- Souleymane Ibrahim – drums
- Ahmoudou Madassane – rhythm guitar
- Mdou Moctar – lead guitar, vocals
See also
References
- ^ "About". Mdou Moctar. n.d. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
- ^ Pearis, Bill (28 February 2024). "Mdou Moctar announce new album 'Funeral for Justice' & tour, share title track". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
- DeVille, Chris (30 April 2024). "Mdou Moctar 'Funeral For Justice' Album Review". Album Of The Week. Stereogum. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
External links
- Funeral for Justice at Discogs (list of releases)
- Funeral for Justice at MusicBrainz (list of releases)