Evil Plan

by Ukandanz

Evil Plan cover art

On their album 'Evil Plan', the Ethio-French ensemble Ukandanz continues its fusion of traditional Ethiopian music with the frenetic energy of progressive rock, free jazz, and punk. [3] The album's sound is built on intricate, driving polyrhythms and the distinctive, acrobatic vocals of Asnake Gebreyes, which deliver complex melodies over a foundation of heavy guitar riffs and chaotic saxophone. [2, 4] A notable track is the band's interpretation of Black Sabbath's "War Pigs," which reimagines the heavy metal classic with lyrics sung in Amharic, encapsulating the album's cross-cultural and genre-defying approach. [3]

Genres

  • Jazz-Rock
  • Ethio-Jazz

Tracklist

  1. Yene Felagote = α‹¨αŠ” ααˆ‹αŒŽα‰΄
  2. War Pigs
  3. Liwsedshe Andken = αˆα‹αˆ°α‹΅αˆ½ αŠ αŠ•α‹΅ α‰€αŠ•
  4. 4 Against The Odds
  5. Hedech Alu = αˆ„α‹°α‰½ αŠ αˆ‰
  6. Song For Francis