B-SIDE PLAYERS

Fire in the Youth

2007-08-13

The sophomore release by septet B-Side Players blends Latin, funk, soul and reggae, with emphasis on the Latin. Taquerito, the album's ninth track is uptempo and samba-esque, while Nuestras Demandas is a smooth, reggae number with lyrics to inspire a more global perspective. Warrior Culture offers a laid back groove, while openly addressing the issue human rights. The album brings thought provoking lyrics and horn blasts together while maintaining a consistency that is anything but schizophrenic. Fire in the Youth is a complex blend of words and sounds, yet an amazingly easy listen. – Sarah Minnick

More reviews tagged #World

  • reviewed 06/2005

    Femi Kuti
    Live at the Shrine

  • reviewed 10/2004

    Tinariwen
    Amassakoul

  • reviewed 02/2017

    James Darkin
    Go No Matter What

  • reviewed 10/2009

    FORRO IN THE DARK
    Light a Candle

  • reviewed 11/2015

    Bones & Beeker
    Bones & Beeker

  • reviewed 06/2004

    Youssou N'Dour
    Egypt

Compiled by the WYCE Journalism Club

The opinions expressed in these reviews are those of the individual volunteers that submitted the article and do not necessarily reflect the views of WYCE or GRCMC; nor its staff, donors, or affiliates.