Electricity

AlbumOct 26 / 20211 songs, 4m 48s
Afro-Funk Electro
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7.8 / 10

The London-based ensemble taps Hot Chip to flesh out the dimensions of its cosmopolitan blend of West African funk and electronic bass music.

7 / 10

A blitzing disco-ball of a record.

On their fourth long-player, London's Afrofuturist collective Ibibio Sound Machine alter their sonic approach without shifting their musical focus.

8 / 10

Within the first moments of "Protection from Evil," Hot Chip's Al Doyle delivers a rubbery synthline so badass that it establishes Ibibio So...

Ibibio Sound Machine were birthed in 2013 by London-born Nigerian singer Eno Williams and saxophonist Max Grunhard with a sound based around melding African music and electronic elements.

8 / 10

Music Review: Ibibio Sound Machine - Electricity

(Merge Records) <br>The London band’s kaleidoscopic new album crosses genres and skips past musical borders

9 / 10

Ibibio Sound Machine hit new heights as they draw on the power of musical currents flowing between Lagos and London on the Hot Chip-produced 'Electricity'.

70 %

Almost a decade into their career, the Afro-electro crew are nailing it better than ever. Review by Thomas H Green.

8 / 10