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 04/2005

    Dierdre
    One

  • reviewed 09/2009

    NII OTOO ANNAN AND STEVEN FELD
    Bufo Variations

  • reviewed 12/2007

    APHRODESIA
    Lagos By Bus

  • reviewed 10/2015

    The Dears
    Times Infinity Volume One

  • reviewed 11/2017

    E1SBAR
    Looser Futurism

  • reviewed 08/2016

    Corbu
    Crayon Soul

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.