Op de barricades! #[1]

A young girl stands triumphantly atop a massive elephant, raising a red flag against a snowy sky while a city of rooftops stretches out far below — it's a striking image that captures both determination and grand adventure. Lupano and Mazel bring a wonderfully theatrical energy to Op de barricades! — De rode olifanten, and Mazel's cover art, with its dreamy, painterly atmosphere, makes an immediate impression. This 2017 Dutch-language album is a visually arresting introduction to what promises to be a story with sweep, heart, and no shortage of revolutionary spirit.