M.O.A.B. review - Heavy magazine
It's been a while since we last heard from Tribe After Tribe. That's why I was sceptical regarding what mastermind Robbi Robb and the boys would present with this new album. But my fears all disappeared after the first listen to their record. Robbi Robb, who emigritated from South Africa to America in the middle of the 80's, still has a golden hand when it comes to un-typical melodies and song ideas. Plus, his African roots are back and more present on this album with the result that some of the songs on "M.O.A.B." could have also been on the legendary debut - which still is one of the most genius pieces of African influenced rock music.
There's a complex story behind "M.O.A.B.". This one has been converted into music in a very competent and imaginative way. It's the songs with driving drum passages like "Burning Bush" that could have also been on the debut album, or the atmospheric thick, brilliantly deocorated tracks like "Shock And Awe" or "Understanding The Water" that show why Tribe After Tribe are so unusual. Another big plus is the charismatic voice of Robbi who presents his songs in such a passionate manner that you can almost feel how he "lives" the tracks.
Tribe After Tribe in 2008 is still one of the strongest, most intellectual weapons in rock, and a huge addition to a scene that otherwise gets more and more boring.
10/12 points
