Made in Medina
- 艺人
- Rachid Taha
- 语种
- 其他
- 厂牌
- Ark 21
- 发行时间
- 2000年11月07日
- 专辑类别
- 录音室专辑
专辑介绍
by Jo-Ann Greene
Rachid Taha is not the first artist to blend Arab and Western musical styles, but he is certainly one of the most innovative. Born in Algeria, but residing in France since age ten, Taha fronted a highly political punk band in his teens, then made his mark as an equally radical DJ before launching a solo career. Made in Medina is the latest in his string of crossover creations. Recorded on three continents and four countries (U.S., U.K., France, and Morocco), utilizing musicians from equally far flung locales, and overseen by long-time producer Steve Hillage, the album is brimming with the exotic and the familiar. With lyrics in English, French, and, at one point, Berber, the sleeve notes provide English translations and explain the songs' core message and musical roots. Like a sumptuous banquet, Medina is a rich mix of dishes, one that will tempt even the most jaded palette. Inevitably, it will be branded world music, a label guaranteed to scare off much of Taha's prospective audience. There's crunching punk numbers, as hardcore as any anarcho-punk band's, but sliced with techno beats, sure to appeal to Prodigy fans. Spanish-flavored numbers are perfect for the salsa crowd, Afro-pop with a syncopated beat are sure to capture reggae fans, and there's even a space rock number for the ambient/prog rockers. With lyrical themes that run the gambit from alienation to the spiritual, Taha's appeal across genres is evident. And while it may sound like a shopping list for an international emporium, in fact, Medina has an extremely coherent sound, built on prominent, danceable rhythms, strong melodies, and powerful vocals, all shot through with a Middle Eastern flavor. A truly world sound.
最新简评（共3条）
- @路德·古利特(这家伙很聪明什么也没留下...)：Rachid Taha 不是第一个将阿拉伯的传统的Rai和西方音乐元素得艺术家, 但他肯定是最具有创新精神的一个，punk的精神总在他的演唱中能强烈的体现，在节奏感颇为强劲的电子乐器中却无处不流露出阿尔及利亚的本土气质，无疑这是Rachid Taha的专辑中评价最高的一张。《Made In Medina》专辑绝对是张具有功力的唱片，从整张作品的旋律性上讲是情绪加烦躁，声音是嘈杂的，乐器是激烈的，在一个和弦的基础上发挥着狂乱的涂抹，而另一些地方，则是展露了Rachid Taha自已独有的风格。
- @Gracie(我还没想好要写什么...)：牛逼呀
- @Wolfmare(WALSTIB)：个人觉得他最好的一张，终于有人发布了