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- Record Label: Crammed Discs
- Release Date: Apr 29, 2022
- Summary: Deerhoof, Vincent Kenis, members from Kasai Allstars, Konono No.1, Matt Mehlan from Skeleton$, Juana Molina, and Wildbirds & Peacedrums were brought together after the release of the 2010 compilation Tradi-Mods vs Rockers to create a new album.
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- Record Label: Crammed Discs
- Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Experimental Rock, International, African Traditions, Central African, Congolese
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May 3, 2022This is the Congotronics series at its most invigorating and collaborative, and it’s just plain phenomenal.
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May 3, 2022All the pieces constitute a splendid array of transnational collaboration, a brilliant collage of ideas.
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May 3, 2022Such an ambitious, border-crossing project can't help seeming overwhelming and messy, but the participants' glee and love of expression comes through loud and clear, and the whole experience is a rewarding one.
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MojoMay 3, 2022If you've been waiting 11 years for this, you'll be relieved to know it won't disappoint. [Jun 2022, p.87]
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The WireMay 3, 2022At least the fusion here doesn’t have the overly respectful politeness of similar multinational projects, with the guitar noise and roaring likembes providing aural grit. By the middle of the record, though, the shorter studio tracks shine with low-key brilliance. [May 2022, p.44]
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UncutMay 3, 2022There’s always a risk with these kinds of collaborations – too many cooks, watering down the essence – but that’s largely avoided on Where’s The One?, thanks to the openness and playful spirit of the music. [Jun 2022, p.25]