T?kitoi

Following up on the excellent Made in Medina, Algerian-born singer Rachid Taha returns with the equally impressive Tekitoi, his fifth album. Taha has long mixed North African rai and chaabi with alternative rock, electronic sounds (Brian Eno co-writes one song), techno rhythms and a smattering of other styles. But instead of turning these diverse sounds into a cacophonic bowl of mush, Taha and longtime collaborator Steve Hillage balance muscular rhythms, a panoramic feeling of space, and Taha's own rock star leanings--never has this fusion been better illustrated than here on "Safi (Pure)." Taha also shows a wicked sense of humor with his ironic and somewhat tongue-in-cheek version of the Clash's "Rock The Casbah," taking some of the funk out while adding strings (by Egyptian Strings Ensemble) that push up the kitsch value. This album and its maker's many fans prove that not everyone of Middle Eastern origin is a conservative or a fundamentalist. For Taha, though, it's simply another boundary breaking effort. --Tad Hendrickson more

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5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Oct-16-2008; great rhythm; I heard his song from a movie Something New. I decided to buy the whole CD and I love it. Even my son (6 yrs) loves his songs. But my husband called one of the songs (the one from a movie) "belly dancing song". LOL My son and I...; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Apr-11-2005; Rachid Taha is at his best!; Rachid Taha is truly innovative. He may not have the same voice qualities as Khaled, the King of Rai, or Cheb Mami, the Prince of Rai. However, he compensates the listener with truly unique music that carries the signature of his...; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Dec-22-2004; One of the best, if not THE best album of 2004; Rachid is a master...this album is fantastic from start to finish. Highlights include the INCREDIBLY funky "Lli fat mat!" and "Nah'seb" as well as the title track and, of course, "Rock el Casbah." Two cool bonus tracks are included, one...; read full review | report as inappropriate

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5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Oct-16-2008; great rhythm; I heard his song from a movie Something New. I decided to buy the whole CD and I love it. Even my son (6 yrs) loves his songs. But my husband called one of the songs (the one from a movie) "belly dancing song". LOL My son and I...; read full review | report as inappropriate