ANTIBALAS

Security

2008-01-06

Brooklyn-based Antibalas … “bulletproof” in Spanish … ricochets from horn-heavy numbers like “Beaten Metal,” to the melancholy, almost funereal (B-3-laden) vibe of the final track, “AGE.” Their sparse yet clever, politically-charged lyrics amp up lengthier tracks like 2 and 3, “Filibuster X” and “Sanctuary,” 12 and 13 minutes, respectively, to prove these afrobeat aficionados pack heat with protest. Reviewed by Sara Cosgrove

Quick Links:

More reviews tagged #World

  • reviewed 06/2004

    Afro-Celt Sound System
    Pod

  • reviewed 01/2009

    ROKIA TRAORE
    Tchamantche

  • reviewed 05/2009

    JESSICA BURKS
    Hollywood Sign EP

  • reviewed 11/2006

    THE IDAN RAICHEL PROJECT

  • reviewed 03/2007

    TINARIWEN
    Aman Iman

  • reviewed 10/2015

    Meg Myers
    Sorry

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.