Robert Christgau: Dean of American Rock Critics

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Label: Crammed Discs

Artists

  • Mahmoud Ahmed:
    • Ere Mela Mela [1986] B+
  • DJ Dolores:
    • 1 Real [2008] ★★
  • Kasai Allstars:
    • In the 7th Moon, the Chief Turned Into a Swimming Fish and Ate the Head of His Enemy by Magic [2008] B+
    • Tradi-Mods Vs Rockers [2010] ★★
    • Congotronics 5: Beware the Fetish [2014] ★★
    • Around Félicité [2017] A−
    • Black Ants Always Fly Together, One Bangle Makes No Sound [2021] A−
  • Kocani Orkestar:
    • Alone at My Wedding [2002] ★★★
    • The Ravished Bride [2008] ★★★
  • Konono No 1:
    • Congotronics [2004] ★★
    • Live at Couleur Cafe [2007] A−
    • Assume Crash Position [2010] A−
    • Konono No. 1 Meets Batida [2016] A−
  • Mahala Rai Banda:
    • Mahala Rai Banda [2005] ★★
  • Staff Benda Bilili:
    • Très Très Fort [2009] A−
    • Bouger Le Monde [2012] A−
  • Taraf de Haïdouks:
    • The Continuing Adventures of Taraf de Haïdouks: The DVD [2006] A−
    • Maskarada [2007] ★
    • Of Lovers, Gamblers and Parachute Skirts [2015] A−
  • Tartit:
    • Abacabok [2006] A−
  • Think of One:
    • Camping Shaabi [2008] ★★
  • Hector Zazou:
    • In the House of Mirrors [2008] ★

Compilations/Soundtracks