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 05/2006

    Cibelle
    The Shine of Dried Electric Leaves

  • reviewed 05/2007

    R CARLOS NAKAI with UDI BAR-DAVID
    Voyagers

  • reviewed 09/2008

    RAM DASS & KRIECE
    - COSMIX

  • reviewed 07/2006

    GORAN IVANOVIC GROUP
    Self-titled

  • reviewed 03/2005

    Keren Ann
    Nolita

  • reviewed 11/2015

    Denai Moore
    Elsewhere

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.