The first recording of the INB, who can usually only be heard by surprise. The ensemble specializes in crashing events, whether it be international economic summits or pretentious parties. The INB describe themselves as a "tactical mobile rhythmic unit." More specifically, the brigade is a marching percussion ensemble, albeit with bullhorn vocals, atavistic brass horns, flag and rifle twirlers, medics, street performers, and a noise generating shopping kart.

Tracks 1-8 and 13 were recorded live in-studio at the Jack Straw Foundation for a radio/web broadcast, and were later mixed for this CD. Track 9 is a collection of samples of street performances, while Track 10 features a remix interpretation of the INB in action in Prague. Tracks 11-12 offer useful public service announcements.

Drawing on musical influences from Japan to Brazil, and inheriting the direct action politics of punk and situationism, this album is rather difficult to classify. Many of the tracks represent unique cross-pollinations of musical styles. The traditional martial Mughal rhythms of NW India, for instance, are combined with lyrics sung in Druze to a middle eastern melody, all stretched over an industrial Western skeleton of urban unrest. A street Samba track with guerrilla lyrics sung in Portugese is followed by Morroccan trance celebration song learned from the Gnaoua.

With this album the INB has achieved what many doubted they could ever do; capture a reflection of their intense live performance. Distilled into this recording is the essence of their furious energy, their unique cross-cultural approach to music, and the roar of the crowd as the drums approach the front lines.


For more information about the Infernal Noise Brigade:
-Read a fun assortment of Mainstream Media Press Quotes About the INB
-Go to the PWI Library to peruse INB printed productions
-Go directly to the INB Web Site