By José Gandue @Gandour
And if we return to the times of horror and uncertainty, Why wouldn't songs of resistance against so much misery return?
If Argentina were to relive its worst moments, those of the late 1990s and early 2000s, it would not surprise us that bands with constant social questioning, such as Filipp's Handsand they deem it necessary to return to the hymns of yesteryear, such as Mr. Collections,...to denounce the same old corruption, without removing an iota of their vulgar and direct language, since, despite 25 years of history, despair is rampant in the neighborhoods and population levels return to sustainable minimums and below.
Of course, Las Manos de Filippi understands that two and a half decades have passed and that There is a need to revisit the topic and update it. Re-recording it using the resources available, and the wisdom gained from time that teaches better recording techniques. In addition to the original intentions, and taking advantage of their stay in Santiago, the Chilean singer participated. Ana Tijoux, which adds its signature style of intense and politically charged hip hop in verse form, as well as the fortunate participation of Brass to the Limit, resounding with powerful brass that further empowers the production.
It is clear that This recording will not easily get airplay on commercial radio stations across the continent. (We all know the reasons for the censorship) but we have no doubt that it will spread quickly to those who want to hear a reworked version of an old song. to amplify street protests against the system, In times when it's easy to see that cynicism is winning, and all that remains is the desire to resist. to prevent us from falling into despair.
