Album Reviews

B-SIDE PLAYERS

Fire in the Youth

2007-08-13

The sophomore release by septet B-Side Players blends Latin, funk, soul and reggae, with emphasis on the Latin. Taquerito, the album's ninth track is uptempo and samba-esque, while Nuestras Demandas is a smooth, reggae number with lyrics to inspire a more global perspective. Warrior Culture offers a laid back groove, while openly addressing the issue human rights. The album brings thought provoking lyrics and horn blasts together while maintaining a consistency that is anything but schizophrenic. Fire in the Youth is a complex blend of words and sounds, yet an amazingly easy listen. – Sarah Minnick

all reviews | all world reviews

More reviews tagged #World

reviewed 01/2006
LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO
Long Walk to Freedom
reviewed 10/2006
ARCHIVE
Into the Light
reviewed 02/2007
VIEUX FARKA TOURE
Vieux Farka Toure
reviewed 12/2005
Jerry Gonzalez & the Fort Apache Band
Rhumba Buhaina
reviewed 08/2009
HUUN HUUR TU AND CARMEN RIZZO
Eternal
reviewed 11/2016
King Henry
Don't Stay Away

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.