With 'No Place For My Dream' Femi Kuti wanted to leave behind ten years of professional and personal problems and return to the foundations of afrobeat. Title 'No Place For My Dream' on the one hand hints at the harsh reality of today's society, where "thanks to" ruthless capitalism there is less and less place for the dreams of the have-nots (also see the cover of the album that needs little further explanation and the fact the financial crisis in the Eurozone even gets a mention in an afrobeat song should speak volumes), but the title is as much a reflection of Femi's own state of mind, convinced he was, like his father, gradually fighting an uphill battle. With the at times psychedelic organ playing and majestic horn section making it a true gem, 'No Place For My Dream' might well be one of the best afrobeat album you can get your hands on this year.