Ballads of the Revolution

by Jackie-O Motherfucker

Ballads of the Revolution cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1 July 2009
  • Label: Fire
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 1:06:23
  • Community rating: 3.52/5 from 3 ratings

Artists on this release: Saladin, Christophe Dutray, Abongy "Richacha" Balengola, Karim Louisar, Koffi Olomide, Jérôme Ebella, Michel Alibo, Jacob Desvarieux, Frédéric Mahoukou, Mystik, Nicolas Nocchi, Pamelo Mounk'a, Jean-Christophe Maillard, Popolipo, Landry Mahoukou, Chris Charreire, Djimi Finger, Nicolas Gueret, Steeve Douglas, Bisso Na Bisso, Philippe Henry

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Continuing their evolution from chaotic noise improvisation towards structured avant-folk, the Portland collective delivers a remarkably cohesive and melodic album. Led by Tom Greenwood, the tracks merge extended, motorik rhythms with classic Americana structures, deeply indebted to the aesthetics of 1970s krautrock. The recording represents a highly focused, deeply psychedelic phase in the group's famously erratic history.

Genres

Descriptors: Conscious, experimental, improvisational, percussive, droning, ensemble

Tracklist

  1. Intro (0:48)
  2. L'union (5:02)
  3. Dans La Peau D'un Chef (3:35)
  4. Après La Guerre (4:19)
  5. Bisso Na Bisso (4:09)
  6. Africa By Night (4:42)
  7. Tata Nzambé (5:08)
  8. Amiyo (4:32)
  9. Liberté (6:25)
  10. Bisso Fri (4:03)
  11. L'anmou Pa Méchan (5:10)
  12. 2ᵉ Bureau (5:08)
  13. Légendes Africaines (3:46)
  14. Bossa Na Bisso (4:40)
  15. Le Cul Entre 2 Chaises (4:56)

Credits

  • Bisso Na Bisso - primary artist
  • David Kalone - graphics
  • Drago - graphics
  • Franklin Boukaka - vocals [sample]
  • Tonton Ben - featuring
  • Pamelo Mounk'a - vocals
  • Ismaël Lô - featuring
  • Popolipo - guitar

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