V.A. - TRADI-MODS VS ROCKERS (2CD - USED m-/m-)

"The Congotronics series has spawned a fervent following in the world of alternative rock and electronic music... and now that world answers back in musical form. These 26 brand-new tracks from a wild mix of artists include covers, reworks and original compositions inspired by the electrifying "tradi-modern" sounds of Congotronics. Featured artists include prominent US indie bands such as Animal Collective, Deerhoof, Andrew Bird, Megafaun, Oneida, Portland's AU, and New York's Skeletons, unique personalities such as Juana Molina, Jolie Holland and Glenn Kotche (of Wilco), London's mutant pop sensation Micachu & The Shapes, innovative electronic music producers such as Shackleton, Optimo and Bass Clef from the UK, and Germany's Burnt Friedman and Mark Ernestus (of Basic Channel and Maurizio fame), a rare appearance by the label's seminal band Aksak Maboul and many more. The Congotronics bands paid tribute to are primarily Konono No1 and Kasai Allstars, but also Sobanza Mimanisa, Kisanzi Congo, and Kasai Allstars offshoots Masanka Sankayi and Basokin." (label info)