The Best of the Classic Years

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The Best of the Classic Years
Compilation album by
Released2003
GenreJùjú, African pop
LabelShanachie[1]
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic4/5 stars[2]
Robert ChristgauA+[3]
The New Rolling Stone Album Guide4.4/5 stars[4]

The Best of the Classic Years is a compilation album by Nigerian musician King Sunny Adé. It was released by Shanachie in 2003.[5] The album showcases Adé's rawer pre-Island Records sound.[6][7]

Critical reception

In his review of the album, Robert Christgau called Adé "a titan, one of the great pop musicians of the 20th century."[3] Christgau listed The Best of the Classic Years as the best album of 2003.[8]

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1."Sunny Ti De"5:30
2."Bombibele Horojo"5:26
3."Oro Towo Baseti"3:38
4."Ko Salapata"1:56
5."African Beats Lu Nsere"1:11
6."Synchro System (Complete Original Version)"18:12
7."Ibanuje Mon Iwon"13:56
8."Afai Bowon"7:04
9."Ogun Party Part 1"8:59
10."Adena Ike"5:36

References

  1. ^ "King Sunny Ade - The Best Of The Classic Years". Shanachie Entertainment.
  2. ^ "Best of the Classic Years - King Sunny Ade | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic.
  3. ^ a b "Robert Christgau: CG: King Sunny Ade". www.robertchristgau.com.
  4. ^ Brackett, Nathan; Hoard, Christian David (January 2, 2004). The New Rolling Stone Album Guide. Simon and Schuster. ISBN 9780743201698 – via Google Books.
  5. ^ LLC, SPIN Media (April 2, 2003). "Reissues". SPIN. SPIN Media LLC – via Google Books.
  6. ^ Tarte, Bob (May 15, 2003). "Raw and Uncooked". Miami New Times.
  7. ^ Moon, Tom (August 28, 2008). 1,000 Recordings to Hear Before You Die. Workman Publishing. ISBN 9780761153856 – via Google Books.
  8. ^ "Robert Christgau: Pazz & Jop 2003: Dean's List". www.robertchristgau.com.

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