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Tribal Voice

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Yothu Yindicannot be put into the watered-down, new-age inspired "world music" category despite the aboriginal background of most band members. There are no synthesizers backing up a few notes on some "indigenous" instruments here; "Tribal Voice" is not easy listening. Instead, it's hard-hitting, full-throttle rock, with a powerful merger of aboriginal (esp. the didgeridoo) and more conventional instruments. The result is some really fresh and unique music that can't quite be compared to anything else - not even fellow Aussie rockers Midnight Oil, even though their political stance is quite similar. Yothu Yindi has done a great job of skillfully melding traditional sounds with rock and a relevant message.

Wow! You seriously don't want to miss this. If there's one band that deserves a millenium reward it's Yothu Yindi. Never in my life have I heard such powerful fusion of techno, rock and traditional Yolngu music. Just breathless and overjoyed is the state in which you will be with just one listen to this album. With powerful, meaningful lyrics, you learn about Koori culture and dance your way into where you desire most! With every listen there's never a dull moment. Totally unique! This ain't no cheesy pop music. This is the long awaited good stuff the world of music seriously needs! "Treaty" will teach you about Koori survival as well as give you a beat to tap your toes to! "Djapana" will do just the same! And if you're the techno type then just groove to "treaty (radio mix)" and shake your groove thang! Believe you me, you don't want to miss this. A culture of over 40 000 years can groove just as well as the next Will Smith or Madonna. They proove that the universal language of every man, woman and child's heart is music, love for oneself and family as well as friends and land. BELIEVE me this is not the cheesy stuff! You are absolutely right Geoff! They rock! Aboriginal Rock!

I heard them play at the Closing ceremony of the Sydney Olympics.. they are a great group and could be used to promote tribal music all over the world.. This is a great CD .. would recommend to all!!!

No long winded recommendation here. Yothu Yindi rock and deliver their messages with undeniable spirit, joy, elan. Traditional tribal music and then wow! Reggie a little bit, some memories of the guitar from the Ventures, some headbanging tunes, some dance tunes and even a dance mix of Treaty Now. Thank you guys, you are amazing. Here's hoping some day you make it to the US for a tour. Ned Hamson, Cincinnati, Ohio

This is the best pumped-up Aborigine Rock! Meant to be played full blast and gyrated-around-to when nobody is looking! This album is much better than their other CD - "Freedom"

Spooky, buzzing sounds herald the opener Gapu while the atmospheric Dharpa boasts a catchy, electronic beat and joyous chant, jolted now & then by an energetic chorus. The exultant ballad Matjala has a lilting rocksteady beat and equally rousing chorus. Not all the tracks work well, though: Tribal Voice is lyrically uninspiring, sounding like Midnight Oil at its climax before petering out drearily, while the lackluster Djapana never quite gets off the ground. Treaty with its potent house rhythm appears twice, one of which is the "filthy lucre radio mix." Keyboards, base and guitar serve the sound well, to produce an exciting and accessible fusion of Australian roots with rock and house without losing the roots credibility.

This album is an excellent mix of rock and traditional beat and music. The song "Treaty" will be illuminating to any who are not aware of Australia's colonial history and continuing oppressive conditions against its indigenous peoples.

I knew what I was buying as I had the Cassette before, bought it in 1994.
Its still wonderfull, inspiring and powerfull music: I could listen to it every day!

Excellent CD, really enjoy the sound, and if you don't feel your "tribal voice" by the end of the cd............well, hope your not into rap!

This recording simply lifted my spirits, straight up. Simple but brilliant sporadic use of the digeridoo, combined with contemporary rock instrumentation with a generous sprinkling of reggae influence. Wow! If you like classic World Beat-type music, this will not disappoint!