Fun^Da^Mental reminds the world that racism is alive and well in merry olde England, and they're not happy about it. Their politically fueled rants beat hard with an industrial punch, while avoiding the simplistic, politically-correct idiocy of bands like Rage Against the Machine. Refreshingly, Fun^Da^Mental don't limit themselves by buying wholesale into the funk trappings of American hip hop, but instead innovatively sample music from around the globe. The result is a fresh, energizing sound that will get both your booty and your mind moving, and a rare English band that plays music like they actually have a pair.

--Brian Bruxvoort