Grade: A
The Internet has a bizarre taste in music. When South Africa’s Die Antwoord went viral on YouTube, it looked like nothing more than a bad joke. But it’s Die Antwoord who’s having the last laugh. Its debut album “$O$” is nothing short of auditory schizophrenia. It’s full of jaw-dropping verses in both English and Afrikaans, but they’re about ninjas and who knows what else. The group calls its sound “zef style,” which celebrates out-dated musical genres. “$O$” is either a genius album or the worst thing ever recorded — but it’s a whole lot of fun.