The Underside of Power, by Algiers

The Underside of Power

by Algiers

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1. "Walk Like a Panther" 3:10
2. "Cry of the Martyrs" 4:03
3. "The Underside of Power" 4:12
4. "Death March" 4:31
5. "A Murmur. A Sign." 3:43
6. "Mme Rieux" 3:34
7. "Cleveland" 3:46
8. "Animals" 2:33
9. "Plague Years" 2:52
10. "Hymn for an Average Man" 4:10
11. "Bury Me Standing" 2:25
12. "The Cycle/The Spiral: Time to Go Down Slowly" 5:25

"The second album from London/Atlanta four-piece Algiers gleefully fuses classic 60s soul with post-punk experimentation to frequently astonishing effect. Against a constantly shifting musical backdrop, Franklin James Fisher’s rich voice (think Levi Stubbs) is the one constant, whether undercut by discordant guitar noise and rapid-fire beats (Animals) or caressed by piano (Mme Rieux). The politically charged lyrics are no less incendiary, particularly on the gospel-influenced Cleveland, a furious complement to the Black Lives Matter movement that pledges justice for the victims of racist killings. Best of all is the strident title track, which makes radical politics sound gloriously danceable. Intelligent, powerful, righteous – it’s not an easy listen, but it is a rewarding one."
The Guardian

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released October 16, 2017

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Coypu Records is an independent record label based in Italy, founded in November 2014.
Our goal is to promote music that we love from all over the world, regardless of the musical genre.
Members: Alessandro, Mattia, Diego.

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