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 04/2016

    Big Black Delta
    Tragame Tierra

  • reviewed 09/2007

    AMIINA
    Kurr

  • reviewed 12/1969

    LOS AMIGOS INVISIBLES
    Commercial

  • reviewed 05/2008

    Nortec Collective Presents: Bostich + Fussible
    Tijuana Sound Machine

  • reviewed 05/2007

    JEF STOTT
    SoukSonik

  • reviewed 12/1969

    Tiny Tim with Brave Combo
    Girl

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.