Government Magic
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Fo
Reviewed 2005-08-05
Reviewed 2005-08-05
ANTIBALAS – “Government Magic”
AfroSound, 2005
USA – Limited release EP by the mighty Afrobeat ensemble, available only at the band’s website and concerts.
FO’S PICKS: 1, 2, 4
1. 6:38 – a steady, funky instrumental groove to make Fela proud; strong trombone solo, piping trumpet w/echo effects. Very nice!
2. 10:00 – Uptempo political piece, but not as pointed/angry as their last album. The band is really tight. Excellent trombone again. Spirited vocals start about 4 minutes in. Long organ break.
3. 4:58 – loping rhythm, unison horns, then honking sax, rockin’ guitar solos
4. 4:07 – Fon-kay midtempo makossa, Spanish vox from the ‘hood, soulful trombone interlude, breakbeat fadeout before the end
5. 4:34 – dub version of track #1, very well mixed
[Fo] – August 2005
AfroSound, 2005
USA – Limited release EP by the mighty Afrobeat ensemble, available only at the band’s website and concerts.
FO’S PICKS: 1, 2, 4
1. 6:38 – a steady, funky instrumental groove to make Fela proud; strong trombone solo, piping trumpet w/echo effects. Very nice!
2. 10:00 – Uptempo political piece, but not as pointed/angry as their last album. The band is really tight. Excellent trombone again. Spirited vocals start about 4 minutes in. Long organ break.
3. 4:58 – loping rhythm, unison horns, then honking sax, rockin’ guitar solos
4. 4:07 – Fon-kay midtempo makossa, Spanish vox from the ‘hood, soulful trombone interlude, breakbeat fadeout before the end
5. 4:34 – dub version of track #1, very well mixed
[Fo] – August 2005
Recent airplay
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Music Casserole — Sep 26, 2026
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Music Casserole (rebroadcast from Dec 26, 2015) — Oct 30, 2021
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Clean Copper Radio & Hot Topics — Jan 14, 2020
Out With The New, In With The True
Brian Canada DEMO #2 (Mellow Fellow) — Jan 02, 2020
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Music Casserole — Dec 26, 2015
Go Je Je
Sunshine on a Full Moon Afternoon — Dec 17, 2013
Charting
2005-08-07 — 2005-10-09
Reggae/World
| Week Ending | Airplays |
|---|---|
| Oct 9 | 3 |
| Oct 2 | 2 |
| Sep 25 | 1 |
| Sep 18 | 1 |
| Sep 11 | 5 |
| Sep 4 | 3 |
| Aug 28 | 7 |
| Aug 21 | 5 |
Track listing
| 1. | Go Je Je | ||
| 2. | Government Magic | ||
| 3. | Out With The New, In With The True | ||
| 4. | Che Che Cole | ||
| 5. | Dub Je Je |