Music Interview/Review: La Armada’s ‘Anti-Colonial Vol. 2’
Originally published in MANO.
Anti-Colonial Vol. 2 is the latest artistic attestation by the (mostly) Dominican-born, Chicago-based hardcore band, La Armada.
The album is unabashed poetic rage, an opus to the freedom found through art, bringing to life shared experiences and the unimaginable moments that lead to authentically creative achievements. The band’s all-powerful rock sounds, along with the unique storytelling artwork that accompanies the record, make this a must-have.
As its name suggests, the album is La Armada’s second volume in a series, which may or may not continue, but this second edition is large-scale artwork.
It doesn’t include just music, thought-provoking lyricism, and outstanding graphics with a lesson in history y cultura, it is also about disclosing, through art, the journey to get to this point — the significance of exploring one’s cultural roots, ideologies, and humanity.
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