"While his songs (all self-penned) are well within the Malian roots ambit of tributes and social advice, the distorted shards and waves of electric guitar are a new departure, seeming indicative of the harsh new reality in his country.The characteristic rolling rhythms of Malian music, underpinned by ngoni, bass and calabash percussion, take on a fresh urgency. Anansy's impassioned vocals and occasional gritty soku fiddle from Zoumana Tereta raise the game still further".