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- Summary: Tortoise's John McEntire produced this fourth album for the New York-based Afrobeat outfit.
- Record Label: Anti
- Genre(s): World, Afrobeat
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 15 out of 20
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Mixed: 5 out of 20
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Negative: 0 out of 20
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There isn't a weak moment here as everything is organized, beautifully arranged, and never feels pushed or forced.
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Security is absolutely accessible, with a broad, potentially surprising appeal for those willing to listen.
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MagnetSecurity brings new elements to the mix without compromising Antibalas' fundamental power. [#75, p.94]
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UncutTheir mission sounds increasingly convincing. [May 2007, p.87]
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The album's lengthy tracks are daunting for the casual listener, but the CD casts a spell reminiscent in its raw power and political fervor of TV on the Radio's triumphant "Return to Cookie Mountain."
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Under The RadarA series of songs that showcase their exceptional musicianship. [#17, p.98]
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Essential background music, if such a thing exists.
Score distribution:
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Positive: 2 out of 2
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Mixed: 0 out of 2
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Negative: 0 out of 2
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richardbMar 22, 2007so so good right in line with Who Is This America? go to their myspace page and listen to "Hilo" and "I.C.E." to be sure: www.myspace.com/antibalas
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EduardoAApr 7, 2007
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