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 05/2009

    Balkan Beat Box
    Nu Made

  • reviewed 05/2007

    INDIALUCIA
    INDIALUCIA

  • reviewed 10/2004

    Charanga Cakewalk
    Loteria de la Cumbia Lounge

  • reviewed 05/2007

    BALKAN BEATBOX
    NuMed

  • reviewed 12/2005

    Jerry Gonzalez & the Fort Apache Band
    Rhumba Buhaina

  • reviewed 01/2012

    TRIBECASTAN
    New Deli

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.