{"product_id":"antibalas-fu-chronicles-colored-vinyl-vinyl-lp","title":"Antibalas: Fu Chronicles (Colored Vinyl) Vinyl LP","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.mom\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=antibalas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntibalas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is a Brooklyn-based afrobeat band that integrates elements of jazz, funk, and dub.\u003c\/i\u003e The group derives its primary inspiration from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.mom\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=fela+kuti\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFela Kuti\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e’s \u003cstrong\u003eAfrica 70\u003c\/strong\u003e band, which led to a stint as the live band for the of the off-Broadway hit \u003cem\u003eFela!\u003c\/em\u003e in 2008, arranging and performing tracks originally penned by Kuti himself. Antibalas celebrates their 20th anniversary with \u003cem\u003eFu Chronicles\u003c\/em\u003e, a nostalgic return to their pre-gentrified Williamsburg roots. Antibalas (and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.mom\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=daptone\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDaptone Records\u003c\/a\u003e itself) was spawned from lead singer \u003cstrong\u003eDuke Amayo\u003c\/strong\u003e’s North Brooklyn Kung Fu dojo, and this training led to him creating a unique combination of music, dance, and martial arts that he refers to as “FU-ARKIST-RA”. While the music at times resembles the dramatic orchestrations from classic Kung Fu films, it isn’t a mere homage or tribute, reflecting Amayo’s passion for the underlying principles of martial arts. The album was almost entirely cut live, giving each tune an expansive, intuitive feel. “Fight Am Finish” is stammering monophonic keys and swooning brass, “Lai Lai” is shaker-led guitar funk with vibrant backing vocals. “Fist Of Flowers” is built on warm electric organ, heroic horn stabs, and features a wonderful sax solo. This album is pressed on limited edition maroon colored vinyl, and includes a printed inner sleeve with full album lyrics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emaroon colored vinyl pressing\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epackaged in tip-on style jacket with printed inner sleeve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edigital download included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elimited edition\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emusic label: Daptone 2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003ereviewed by AHMED GALLAB 03\/2020\u003c\/h6\u003e","brand":"Antibalas","offers":[{"title":"Vinyl LP *Loc11","offer_id":31871127486554,"sku":"fr-4245","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/4542\/products\/antibalas-fu.jpg?v=1762278192","url":"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.mom\/products\/antibalas-fu-chronicles-colored-vinyl-vinyl-lp","provider":"turntablelab.mom","version":"1.0","type":"link"}