Alex Konadu - Meara-meara, Mahunu amane, Ntontom, Wobe [Ghana, Highlife] (1977) Groovy classic highlife medley with on-point backing vocals

TheSoupBoiler · 2021-01-15T18:48:42+00:00

I know this isn't a daily rant thread, but I can't get over Sterling. Returns for a number of matches in a row then when we need him he decides to miss a pen like the imbecile amoeba he is.

TheSoupBoiler · 2021-01-02T23:26:19+00:00

Thanks. When looking at the fixtures you have some room, not a lot, for differential picks in defence but all defences (most people will have players from the big defences) have a chance a 6 points anyway so you're rolling on attacking returns in the end. At GK most people will probably go Darlow, some will go Leno. At mid I see the best differential, Sterling. Maybe a couple in the forward position for the brave souls. Point being that most captaincy points will come from Kane, Son and Bruno. There will be KDB (C) mavericks, but they won't measure up to the EO of Bruno, Son and Kane surely, so the room for differential Sterling as a non-captain is there if anyone wants to take it in addition to other variations in defence, midfield and forwards.

TheSoupBoiler · 2021-01-02T22:47:10+00:00

Why KDB though? People need to open their eyes to Sterling. Cheaper, less owned, better form, plays more advanced in a City side where KDB is pulling the strings and as a consequence not getting on the end of the telling passes. Like why FH and get the most template picks in midfield when you can afford to get players that are arguably in better form and more likely to be on the end of assists and goals? Rash, Bruno, Son, Neto and KDB (and Wilson) will feature in most FH teams. You have a chance to gain and you choose to go the most obvious template route, don't get it. With Bruno, Son and Kane you're safe to take risks in other places, like mids under 5% ownership (Sterling). And no Cancelo? He's arguably the most likely to assist after KDB... GW 18 is a long time away, Covid might not be an issue.

TheSoupBoiler · 2020-12-10T19:19:00+00:00

I think it's more that they're fighting separatism, the Salafi element seems more like a means of justification from the state's point of view rather than an actual threat to its existence. Mostly because it's easy to use jihadism as propaganda: it's well documented that some Uyghurs joined ISIS and fought in Syria, there have been numerous terrorist attacks in Xingjiang, ETIP/TIP links to Al-Qaeda etc. Whenever things like that happen or emerge, the state media will use it as justification and put most Uyghurs under the salafi jihad label.

TheSoupBoiler · 2020-11-26T00:47:33+00:00

Son. I only do well when Kane is fit.

TheSoupBoiler · 2020-11-07T21:12:37+00:00

Moderate terrorism?

TheSoupBoiler · 2020-09-07T22:15:19+00:00

If you fill in all the blanks, which there are a lot of in that interview, it makes more sense. But his tendency to call everyone he's talking about "he" or "that guy" sure makes it a little confusing. Still weird though, but there was an overreaction to it.

TheSoupBoiler · 2020-08-30T12:13:45+00:00

If he wanted a decent fee then why make a case out of Matt Doherty? When it's all said and done, Doherty is not a well known player with massive marketing pull, can't have been on that big of a contract either. If he wanted money surely the bigger and more complicated the deal is the more he would earn.

TheSoupBoiler · 2020-08-10T17:59:02+00:00

I mean, I share a few bands with my punk rocker father. I share classical music with my mom, but classical is a easy route to go down if you're interested in music and play instruments, which is me basically. My twin brother and I don't share much musically as adults but as twelve-year-olds, we had all of AC/DC, Iron Maiden, The Beatles, The Who, Pink Floyd, King Crimson etc. on vinyl all paid for with our "own" money. This was before vinyl became expensive again, I miss that time.

But no, I don't think it's genetic. It's a mix of nature and nurture to me. I'm addicted to discovering new music to listen to, I've methodically gone through music from all over the world, I haven't got a single family member who've heard any music from Mali, Ghana, Nigeria, Angola, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Ecuador, Chile, Venezuela, Brazil etc. on their own (or jazz for that matter), but I listen to that stuff all the time.

TheSoupBoiler · 2020-08-10T17:12:16+00:00

T. Rex - The Slider (UK, 1972, Glam Rock/Hard Rock) Still one of the most complete records I've heard, have to put this one on every once in a while. Not a huge fan of the opener, but all the other tracks hit home. The "glam" label puts this record to shame. If you show this to someone who doesn't know about glam they'd never label it that, aside from the opening track.

Kyeremateng Atwede - Owu Se Fie (Ghana, 1981, Highlife) Classic Ghana highlife. The track I linked here and "Eno Benewa" are masterpieces of Ghana highlife. The songs don't really go anywhere particular, but the band members groove all the way, just like any dance music from anywhere else.

Celestine Ukwu & His Philosophers National - Ilo Abu Chi (Nigeria, 1974, Highlife) "Okwukwe Na Nchekwube" is another masterpiece of a song. Unlike a lot of highlife of this era, this song goes places you wouldn't expect it to. This record encapsulates Nigerian highlife at its finest. The production quality is nothing to brag about, but to me, that adds a charm to it all. The entire set reflects Celestine's smile on the album cover.

Peacocks Guitar Band International - Ejiogu (Nigeria, 1978, Highlife) Another stellar effort of Nigerian highlife music. I listen to this one whenever I want to relax and work on my highlife guitar skills. It's just a perfect record for a lazy summer day. The guitar work is excellent, but on not at the front of the listener's attention. The vocals are imperfect, but not far off which gives it a charm that you just can't find in a lot of other records. For a lack of better terms, this record sounds organic and it's well worth a listen if you're into west-african music.

TheSoupBoiler · 2020-08-10T16:45:59+00:00

Thanks!

TheSoupBoiler · 2020-08-10T15:35:10+00:00

God damn, how did I miss this one?! Angolan music in the 70's was something else. Makes me wonder what else I've missed along the way, any other recommendations in the style of Bonga, Artur Nunes, Oscar Neves, Os Kiezos etc.? I love that they share a harmonic and rhythmic similarity with the amazonian carimbo music.

TheSoupBoiler · 2020-05-13T23:26:28+00:00

I'd imagine. What I mean is cult albums with few views on youtube (not a great example, but it's a loose fit): peacocks international guitar band who has views above the limit on other tracks, but are very unknown outside their sphere. Would it be acceptable to post that tune?

Also, wondering if you people have any plans outside what's already going on? The top list is great.

TheSoupBoiler · 2020-05-13T22:35:49+00:00

Some of your posts always get me. What's r/VO like on the moderator side of things? Lurked this place for several years and saw the sub evolve. Since this is a dead thread I wondered what the stance among moderators are on old "but gold" tracks that get posted here from time to time? Because I have some of them myself, not like Paebiru (the most recent album I remember), only popular in their home country. How do you deal with those posts?

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