Released in October of 2004 by GUERRILLA Music and distributed by Vicor Music Corp., Mantra is yet another testimonial to the exploits and talents of one of the country’s primary forces in music. Though signaling the end of the five-year wait and undoubtedly being one of the albums that will once again breathe new, exciting and relevant life in music, many of us know that Agaw Agimat will always be as timeless as the struggles and principles it chooses to defend. The comeback album of the group will not only fire up the longtime fans, but also ignite a barrage in various media circles and create yet another chapter in the Agaw Agimat story. It might have been long due for some, but almost everyone knew it was bound to come out as stronger as ever. A strength they don’t exactly owe to some amulet, but a strength that has come with the group’s struggle to create change and rebel against the norm: the exact things that made music timeless and relevant.

By Corazon Encabo


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