Mdou Moctar 'Funeral For Justice' Album Review #vinylcommunity

I want to tell you about an really original sounding album from 2024 by Mdou Moctar. "Funeral For Justice" has the electric guitar sound of a giant rock record, with a West African backbone filled with lyrics specifically about the struggles of Nigerian people.

[hubtunes]

He just announced, he is releasing an acoustic version in feb

[tyk]

One of the best live acts out there....If they are in your area, go see them....Prepare to sweat and dance your ass off...also your mind WILL be blown!!

[plasticsoundwavecult]

Never heard of him, but your review sounds really cool. I’m convinced to check this out. Thanks for the tip.

[MrJermyWurmy]

After watching your video yesterday I went over to Bandcamp and took a listen. Very interesting and creative for sure! Thanks for sharing this with us Robert.

[noturnleftunstoned]

They are touring US / Canada soon, get your tix now they are selling fast. I am seeing on all 4 Canadian dates. I've seen them half a dozen times and especially when they play in 500 to 1500 theatres and halls it's incredible! A definite elevator ride to the weirdest dimensions. A+ vibrations!

[hubtunes]

Seen him live 4x now. Easily THE BEST guitarist going the past 10yrs. Absolutely stunning style!! That said, His drummer is freaking amazing! He carries the band live 🔥🔥🔥

[FlyJohnny]

I'm a fan of West African guitar but would never have found this. Title track is great. Will check out this album...thanks, Robert!

[WezAndHisRecords]

Love hard rock, not heard that album, will have to check that out, great video again.

[OperationPhantom]

Thanks for the review, sounds intriguing!

[PrankZabba]

So wasn't expecting you to say it's on Matador. Looks like I got to check this one out. Thanks.

[spectrum_archives]

Seen live a while ago. Incredible band!!

[nijsflesseman]

Great review. I love this record. Afrique victime is amazing as well. I saw mdou play live in Amsterdam. It was one of the best shows ever. The drumming was out of this world and mdous guitar solos freaking amazing. I definitely recommend going to a show on his current us tour. This guy is so tallented. When he first started playing he had to build his own guitar from a tree trunk and some bicycle brake cables

[robbriggs]

Cool! I heard this band on my local station 90.1 The Wombat and dig it. Kinda reminds me of Khurangbins guitarist. Also has that African vibe.

[calvinwazoo]

Glad you enjoyed it! I have all but one of his albums, and you can pre-order an acoustic version of this release. One of the five shows I’ve seen included an acoustic set, and that was fantastic, I wish he’d play more acoustic sets when he tours. You’ll like Afrique Victim, and Ilana the Creator too.

[brianmiller]

I've known about Mdou Moctar for a few years now, I don't listen to it often but it's a nice change of pace, a real palate cleanser.

[shortfuseartstudio]

I just saw that he's playing at Stubb's in Austin on the 31st. You got me curious!

[BobbyGaylor]

Hey Robert. Great video! I've heard some others talk about this album, and listening to your take. I need to get this! Sounds right up my alley. I dropped a new video yesterday myself involving 70s rock. Cheers

[jeffrondeau]

Hey Robert, thanks for featuring this. Never heard of him/them but watched a couple videos from this LP and just ordered it. Every once in a while I have to step out of the 60's / 70's too.

[danmoss]

cool. that album art work is lovely too

[DaSpartanProductinos]

If you love this. Check out Altin Gün too. Turkish/Dutch band that is absolutely awesome.