ARTiST : Antibalas
ALBUM : Security
LABEL : Anti
GENRE : Funk
RELEASE : 2007-02-09
STREET : 2007-03-06
ENCODER : LAME 3.90.3
QUALiTY : 217kbps avg / 44.1kHz / Joint Stereo
SiZE : 91.0 MB
PLAYTiME : 00:57:13
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1. Beaten Metal 5:52
2. Filibuster X 11:54
3. Sanctuary 12:52
4. Hilo 4:49
5. War Hero 5:26
6. I.C.E. 8:16
7. Age 8:04
57:13
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True, some bands are simply meant to lead, and Brooklyn.s Antibalas--as
tough and diverse as the city that birthed them nearly a decade ago--has
continued to do just that. The group, whose name means .bulletproof. in
Spanish, has indeed proved they possess the mettle to not only survive
but also thrive by employing a musical arsenal that has become known
worldwide. Initially using the revolutionary blueprint of afrobeat as a
launching pad, the dozen-strong members of Antibalas weave a rich
tapestry of latin, jazz, classical, funk and soul into their horn-driven
mix. Words fail in trying to describe the result: simultaneously
polyrhythmic and political, independent and contagious, and the reason
why many have credited the band for introducing afrobeat.s framework to
a new generation.
Always looking to push their unique sound further, however, Antibalas
recently entered the studio to record their fourth album with
much-heralded musician/producer John McEntire (Tortoise, Stereolab, Tom
Ze). Holed up for a month in McEntire.s Chicago lair, the band explored
and unleashed sonic sides of them not previously tapped. The resulting
gem is guaranteed to shock and dazzle new and old fans alike, and will
be forthcoming from ANTI- Records (no, not just because they share half
a name), known for distinguished releases over the years from such
artists as Solomon Burke, Tom Waits, the Refugee All-Stars and
Blackalicious. The new album and record deal illustrate Antibalas.
penchant for taking chances, building upon a history of previous fiery
album releases and recent, stunning collaborations with diverse
heavyweights such as Medeski, Martin and Wood, TV on the Radio, Baaba
Maal and Gomez.
As distinguished as their recordings may be though, Antibalas has truly
become renowned via their relentless live show. And though it.s
certainly no easy task to keep (and feed) such a vast ensemble on the
road, the band has managed to average over 100 concerts a year,
incessantly traversing the U.S, Canada and Europe in venues large and
small be they the sweaty clubs of Brooklyn or in front of hordes of
festival goers in places like Bonnaroo, Bumbershoot, Montreux and
Roskilde. 2004 also bore witness to the group.s first-ever tour to
Japan, as well as debuts at the Glastonbury and Coachella music
festivals. It.s not by chance the Village Voice exclaimed .their music
is right on time,. while the New York Times, the New Yorker, Rolling
Stone Magazine and a slew of others have taken serious notice. Make no
mistake, as XLR8R exclaims, Antibalas are indeed .the baddest on the
block.