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 04/2009

    ENTER THE HAGGIS
    Gutter Anthems

  • reviewed 04/2007

    THE MOTHERS
    Township Sessions

  • reviewed 03/2015

    Wax Tailor
    Phonovisions Symphonic Orchestra

  • reviewed 05/2009

    BUJU BANTON
    Rasta Got Soul

  • reviewed 09/2008

    Various Artists – Absolutely Irish
    Absoulutely Irish Soundrack

  • reviewed 11/2016

    Douglas Dare
    Aforger

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.