Rafi's Revenge

Rafi's Revenge

Rafi's Revenge

Track Listings
 
1. Naxalite
2. Buzzing
3. Black White
4. Assassin
5. Hypocrite
6. Charge
7. Free Satpal Ram
8. Dub Mentality
9. Culture Move
10. Operation Eagle Lie
11. Change
12. Tribute to John Stevens
13. Raf1
14. Digital Underclass

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
Reissue of the widely acclaimed English electronica outfit's 1998 & second outing with four bonus tracks, 'Free Satpal Ram' (Russell Simmins Mix), 'Culture Move' (Pusher Sound Mix) and live versions of 'Charge' & 'Naxalite'. 16 tracks total. 1998 release.

Rafi's Revenge,Asian Dub Foundation,Slash Records,Electronica,Pop,Rock
Rafi's Revenge
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • this is the 21st century asian dub!
  • Bidrohi-Sound-Clash Brilliance!
  • Miracle of Modern Creation (clever, eh? eh?)
  • I'll give it the benefit of the doubt...
 Rafi's Revenge
Asian Dub Foundation
Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00004T4AU
Release Date: 1998-11-03

Tracks:

  1. Naxalite
  2. Buzzin
  3. Black White
  4. Assassin
  5. Hypocrite
  6. Charge
  7. Free Satpal Ram
  8. Dub Mentality
  9. Culture Move
  10. Operation Eagle Lie
  11. Change
  12. Tribute To John Stevens
  13. Raf 1
  14. Digital Underclass

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars this is the 21st century asian dub!.......2004-01-12

If you like the musical smorgesboard of the sound and production of these multi-ethnic, pop-political rants, then pick up Transglobal Underground's "Yes Boss, Food Corner." BOTH groups, in my mind, are the BEST in driving, chanting, strangely harmonic and stunningly unique modern eastern world music!!!

5 out of 5 stars Bidrohi-Sound-Clash Brilliance!.......2003-02-08

Before the misnomer of Asian Underground was ever quoted, there were a handful of truly politically conscious musical rebels of the South Asian diaspora. ADF (and possibly early Fun-da-mental) truly defined and perfected this genre and this album proves it. "Rafi's Revenge" is actually a re-energized and re-recorded version of the French only release "R.A.F.I." from the year before. Where "R.A.F.I" was an excellent album, "Rafi's Revenge" achieved perfection. Musically, "Rafi's Revenge" is heaviest on the ragga jungle/drum and bass side with healthy doses of organic samples (thanks to Sun-J and Pandit G), seering guitar statements (via Chandrasonic), and pulsing yet melodic dub bass lines (from Dr. Das). The young Deeder's unmatchable mc'ing, rapping, toasting, and chanting takes their music to an even higher level of musical depth. If this was all that ADF had to offer they would still be superb, but their lyrics leap ADF into dimensions rarely attained. Listen to Naxalite, Assassin, and Free Satpal Ram. If you don't understand the South Asian diaspora's past and present, you'll soon get your enlightment and realize that all of these themes and messages are indeed global and universal. ADF proved the best way to change the world is to change the way we listen to music...that is, make sure the music is as radical as the lyrics, never compromise on your spirit of experimentation, always push musical boundaries, but most importantly, produce some of the most incredible music that anyone has ever heard regardless of musical genre. Asian Dub Foundation...Zindabad!!!

4 out of 5 stars Miracle of Modern Creation (clever, eh? eh?).......2001-03-27

For whatever reason, I really liked punk when I bought this CD. Now, I've gotten sick of most of my punk CDs, but I still like ADF. In fact, I listened to it this morning. They've got nice funky beats, catchy choruses, and addictive riffs. Some songs worth checking out are Buzzing, Free Satpal RAM, and most of the other stuff on there. I can describe them most accurately as "funky," i believe. They sound kind of like Junkie XL if he used samples from ethnic Indian music. Definitely an album worth buying.

4 out of 5 stars I'll give it the benefit of the doubt..........2000-04-23

I wouldn't really give this 4 stars, more like 3.5 stars. It's a really good album, don't get me wrong. ADF aren't hailed as one of the two founders of the Asian Underground movement for nothing. But after the first few times leaping to it, it kind of gets dull. It's all very trippy and hip-hoppy, but it takes you nowhere compared to the transcendental grooves of Talvin Singh. The socially-loaded lyrics are nice and whoever that is singing can really belt it out. Don't hesitate in buying this CD, but at the same time don't think this is all there is to Asian Underground. ADF started it off well, but they just aren't holding up to what they started.
Rafi's Revenge
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • a glimpse of things to come
  • RAFI'S REVENGE IS THE ULTIMATE CELINE DIONNE ANTIDOTE
  • Rafi's RAGE!!!
  • ADF: A band to keep an eye on.
  • Finally a band that does not talk about crap
 Rafi's Revenge
Asian Dub Foundation
Manufacturer: Uni/Slash Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000DLV4
Release Date: 1998-11-03

Tracks:

  1. Naxalite
  2. Buzzin
  3. Black White
  4. Assassin
  5. Hypocrite
  6. Charge
  7. Free Satpal Ram
  8. Dub Mentality
  9. Culture Move
  10. Operation Eagle Lie
  11. Change
  12. Tribute To John Stevens
  13. Raf1
  14. Digital Underclass

Amazon.com

Combining hypercharged political rants with heavyweight breakbeats and wondrous Indian instrumentation, Asian Dub Foundation are socially aware commentators who simply defy categorization. Taking a cue from maverick groups like Public Enemy and Rage Against the Machine, they match jackhammer rhythms and furious rapping on "Dub Mentality," while "Buzzin'" employs elements as disparate as sitars, dub bass lines, and indie-rock-guitar distortion. Rafi's Revenge landed the coveted Mercury Music Prize in the U.K. for being one of the best releases of 1998. It's a fitting honor. --Aidin Vaziri

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars a glimpse of things to come.......1999-12-27

'Rafi's Revenege' is a powerful statement, both musically and culturally. Musically, it is hard not to compare the young Brixton lads to the US's Rage Against the Machine- political rant/rap with squealing guitars and pounding beats. But really that's where the similarities end. ADF combines several flavour to the mix- rap, ragga, jungle and even a touch of bollywood, sometimes unsuccessfully. Agenda wise, ADF succeeds where RATM failed- there is a consistent political focus to ther writing- the acceptance and accreditation of South Asian and Afro Carribean youth in the United Kingdom. This is the focus of the album, and it never strays from its mission. The band however loses its intensity in the middle of the album- after pummeling through the first four tracks, the album mellows out to a blunted ragga beat, only to return to fired intensity with 'Operation Eagle Eye.' This band was built on the hyper dynamics of Das's rapping with the rubberband interaction of drum and bass with guitar pyrotechnics, and they chose to omit it for a 1/3 of the record. To really get a feel for this fabulous group, locate their live album, 'Concious Party'- it indeed captures their frantic energy and true colours. Look for good things in the future for ADF!

5 out of 5 stars RAFI'S REVENGE IS THE ULTIMATE CELINE DIONNE ANTIDOTE.......1999-11-22

Rafi's Revenge is an underground cult classic here in Durban (South Africa) and it's not hard to see why. It mixes up ragga, drum'n'bass, rock, hiphop and Asian folk music into an original, massively energetic, ultra funky and utterly captivating record. And of course the progressive, conscious lyrics make this an album that's as valuable socially as it is musically.

If you've ever listend bands and artists like Rage Against the Machine, LKJ, Groove Rider, Roni Size, Public Enemy, the Beastie Boys, Fun mental etc, etc this album will probably be like a shot of adrenalin straight to your jugular.

It's garunteed to put fire in your eyes, iron in your soul and a whole lot of groove in your hips. What more could you want from an album?

5 out of 5 stars Rafi's RAGE!!!.......1999-08-28

This album is exellent from start to end! Sometimes it is groovy, and sometimes in shakes with rage. The lead singer/rapper sounds a bit like Zack de la rocha of Rage against The Machine, his rap spit political fire! The 5 East Indian members are musical wizards that create innovative beats. With political lyrics that make you wanna get involved and beats that make ya wanna bop your head, especially on songs like "dub mentaliy". This is somethin that will catch your musical ear sooner or later!!!!!

5 out of 5 stars ADF: A band to keep an eye on........1999-08-14

The sound is a cross between Beastie Boys, Rage Against the Machine and Jamaican Rankin'. But you know what? It works. Solid bass and drum in the back. Great sound engineering. The music is well architectured with driving lyrics.

Some HighLights: Naxalite: Fast & furious. Culture Move: Excellent Baseline.

These guys are on a mission to blend Indo-Asian sounds with Afro-Jamaican beats and from the sounds of this album, I think they are on their way...

5 out of 5 stars Finally a band that does not talk about crap.......1999-08-09

With all the bullsh** music out there today, there are only a handful of Good socially conscience bands, one of them is rage against the machine and the other is the one and only Asian Dub Foundation. This is not just a rant against the system, its DAMN good music! ADF do not play to the mainstream, if you are into jungle, drum n' bass, techno, reggae, hip-hop you will definately dig this album. This album has a great message that needs to be heard. Stop listening to Master P and his No-Talent soldiers and get down with Master D and ADF!
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    		Rafi's Revenge
    Asian Dub Foundation
    Manufacturer: D2
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B00004SAMF
    Release Date: 2000-03-08

    Tracks:

    1. Naxalite
    2. Buzzin
    3. Black & White
    4. Assassin
    5. Hypocrite
    6. Charge
    7. Free Satpal Ram
    8. Dub Mentality
    9. Culture Move
    10. Operation Eagle Lie
    11. Change
    12. Tribute To John Stephens
    13. Free Satpal Ram (Russell Simmins Remix)
    14. Culture Move (Pusher Sound Mix)
    15. Charge (Live Version)
    16. Naxalite (Live Version)

    Album Details

    Japanese Version featuring Four Bonus Tracks
    Rafi's Revenge
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Bidrohi-Sound-Clash-Brilliance!
    		 Rafi's Revenge

    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    GeneralGeneral | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music
    ElectronicaElectronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music
    International RapInternational Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
    Dance & DJDance & DJ | Imports | Stores | Music
    ASIN: B00002DE4S
    Release Date: 1999-10-19

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Bidrohi-Sound-Clash-Brilliance!.......2003-11-02

    Before the misnomer of Asian Underground was ever quoted, there were a handful of truly politically conscious musical rebels of the South Asian diaspora. ADF (and possibly early Fun-da-mental) truly defined and perfected this genre and this album proves it. "Rafi's Revenge" is actually a re-energized and re-recorded version of the French only release "R.A.F.I." from the year before. Where "R.A.F.I" was an excellent album, "Rafi's Revenge" achieved perfection. Musically, "Rafi's Revenge" is heaviest on the ragga jungle/drum and bass side with healthy doses of organic samples (thanks to Sun-J and Pandit G), seering guitar statements (via Chandrasonic), and pulsing yet melodic dub bass lines (from Dr. Das). The young Deeder's unmatchable mc'ing, rapping, toasting, and chanting takes their music to an even higher level of musical depth. If this was all that ADF had to offer they would still be superb, but their lyrics leap ADF into dimensions rarely attained. Listen to Naxalite, Assassin, and Free Satpal Ram. If you don't understand the South Asian diaspora's past and present, you'll soon get your enlightment and realize that all of these themes and messages are indeed global and universal. ADF proved the best way to change the world is to change the way we listen to music...that is, make sure the music is as radical as the lyrics, never compromise on your spirit of experimentation, always push musical boundaries, but most importantly, produce some of the most incredible music that anyone has ever heard regardless of musical genre. Asian Dub Foundation...Zindabad!!!
    Rafi's Revenge
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      		Rafi's Revenge

      Manufacturer: Phase 4 Records
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B0007A5SUA

      Product Description

      Disc contains 12 tracks and has different artwork than the 14-track release. Track Listing: 1) Naxalite; 2) Buzzin'; 3) Black White; 4) Assassin; 5) Hypocrite; 6) Charge; 7) Free Satpal Ram; 8) Dub Mentality; 9) Culture Move; 10) Operation Eagle Lie; 11) Change; 12) Tribute to John Stevens.

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