# Queen & Judgement — Battle of Santiago

- **Artist:** [Battle of Santiago](https://musiclist.ca/artist/battle-of-santiago)
- **Format:** ALBUM
- **Release Date:** 2020-04-24
- **Record Label:** Made With Pencil Crayons
- **Total Tracks:** 7
- **MusicList Registry URL:** https://musiclist.ca/releases/queen-and-judgement
- **Spotify:** https://open.spotify.com/album/1QODKvwag4XLpM0gjhRmWS

## The Story of the Release

Queen & Judgement is the fourth studio album by Toronto Afro-Cuban post-rock ensemble Battle of Santiago, released on April 24, 2020 through Made With Pencil Crayons. Conceived and written between Toronto and Havana, Cuba, the seven-track project deepens the band's synthesis of sacred Yoruba ceremonial drumming, Santería spiritual themes, and expansive art-rock architecture. Stripping back to a focused quintet anchored by bandleader Michael Owen on bass and production, alongside master conguero Reimundo Sosa, guitarist Lyle Crilly, saxophonist Michael Butler, and guest contributions from OKAN's Magdelys Savigne and Elizabeth Rodriguez, the album garnered critical acclaim for its hypnotic groove and seamless cross-cultural dialogue.

## Canadian Press & Critical Reception

> "There is never a dull moment on Queen & Judgement, a brief but compelling release... The final track, 'El Sol', as potent as the six that precede it, leaves an impression of a band at the top of their game."
> — **Sounds and Colours** by Mark Sampson (2020-04-29) [Read Article](https://soundsandcolours.com/reviews/music-reviews/battle-of-santiago-queen-judgement-51520/)

## Complete Track-by-Track Liner Notes & Credits

### 01. Queen
- **Songwriting & Composition:**
  - **Michael Owen**: Songwriter, Bass, Producer [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/michael-owen)
- **Performance & Session Musicians:**
  - **Lyle Crilly**: Songwriter, Guitar [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/lyle-crilly)
  - **Reimundo Sosa**: Percussion, Congas [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/reimundo-sosa)
  - **Magdelys Savigne**: Percussion, Vocals [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/magdelys-savigne)
  - **Elizabeth Rodriguez**: Violin, Vocals [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/elizabeth-rodriguez)

### 02. Judgement
- **Songwriting & Composition:**
  - **Michael Owen**: Songwriter, Bass, Producer [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/michael-owen)
- **Performance & Session Musicians:**
  - **Reimundo Sosa**: Songwriter, Batá Drums, Vocals [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/reimundo-sosa)
  - **Elizabeth Rodriguez**: Violin, Vocals [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/elizabeth-rodriguez)

### 03. Thunder
- **Songwriting & Composition:**
  - **Michael Owen**: Songwriter, Synthesizers, Bass, Producer [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/michael-owen)
- **Performance & Session Musicians:**
  - **Lyle Crilly**: Guitar [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/lyle-crilly)
  - **Michael Butler**: Tenor Saxophone [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/michael-butler)
  - **Anthony Daniel**: Drums [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/anthony-daniel)

### 04. Protest
- **Songwriting & Composition:**
  - **Michael Owen**: Songwriter, Bass, Producer [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/michael-owen)
- **Engineering & Mixing:**
  - **Andres Levin**: Mixer [SOURCED]
- **Performance & Session Musicians:**
  - **Michael Butler**: Songwriter, Tenor Saxophone [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/michael-butler)
  - **Lyle Crilly**: Guitar [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/lyle-crilly)

### 05. King of Fire
- **Songwriting & Composition:**
  - **Michael Owen**: Songwriter, Bass, Producer [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/michael-owen)
- **Engineering & Mixing:**
  - **Andres Levin**: Mixer [SOURCED]
- **Performance & Session Musicians:**
  - **Anthony Daniel**: Songwriter, Drums [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/anthony-daniel)
  - **Reimundo Sosa**: Congas, Vocals [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/reimundo-sosa)

### 06. La Mota
- **Songwriting & Composition:**
  - **Michael Owen**: Songwriter, Bass, Producer [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/michael-owen)
- **Engineering & Mixing:**
  - **Andres Levin**: Mixer [SOURCED]
- **Performance & Session Musicians:**
  - **Reimundo Sosa**: Songwriter, Congas, Vocals [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/reimundo-sosa)
  - **Michael Butler**: Tenor Saxophone [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/michael-butler)
  - **Netto Man**: Featured Vocalist / Rapper [SOURCED]

### 07. El Sol
- **Songwriting & Composition:**
  - **Michael Owen**: Songwriter, Bass, Producer [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/michael-owen)
- **Performance & Session Musicians:**
  - **Lyle Crilly**: Guitar [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/lyle-crilly)
  - **Reimundo Sosa**: Percussion, Congas [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/reimundo-sosa)
  - **Magdelys Savigne**: Percussion, Vocals [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/magdelys-savigne)
  - **Elizabeth Rodriguez**: Violin, Vocals [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/elizabeth-rodriguez)

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