Rolling Stone (11/28/02, p.90)
- 4 stars out of 5 - "...The revelation here is the way the whole thing moves - back and forth, in and out, always onward..."Spin (11/02, p.124)
- 8 out of 10 - "...[Fela's] compositions sound as fresh as ever in the hands of his heirs..." Entertainment Weekly (10/18/02, p.114)
- "...With grooves this delicately monstrous and a line-up this well-chosen and eclectic, it's the best sort of sensory overload ..." - Rating: A- Uncut (1/03, p.118)
- 3 stars out of 5 - "...If you're unfamiliar with the music of one of the true giants of African music, this is a good place to start..." CMJ (11/11/01, p.7)
- "...RED HOT RIOT is a release as massive as the artist it honors..." Vibe (12/02, p.206)
- 4 discs out of 5 - "...A tribute that's as fiery as Kuti's own music..." Mojo (Publisher)
(3/03, p.104)
- 3 stars out of 5 - "...The cast is astonishing....Rather great, all told..." | 
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