Some Funky Shit
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11/1 – 11/15: 15 Albums and some thoughts
Here we go again. Table of contents: Third Eye Blind – Self-Titled (1997) Genre: Alternative Rock Recommended for: Lovers of emo-ish alt rock shit I wish you would step back from that leeeedge my friend. Third Eye Blind’s self titled 97 album has picked up a lot of steam recently as being an underrated 90’s Continue reading
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New Listens 10/1 – 10/3: Rage Against the Machine, Free Nationals, King Krule
Happy October. LOL. Get it. Only feel like music you think you might like? I get it. Use these links to jump to reviews from Rage Against the Machine (How to define? Rap/Rock/Political?), Free Nationals (R&B, Groovy), and King Krule (Melancholic British Alternative Indie Rock, mf). Rage Against the Machine – XX (Rap/Rock/Political) FUCK YOU I WONT DO Continue reading
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Mordechai – Khruangbin
Khruangbin’s 2020 release Mordechai continues to extend their funky, smooth, jazzy, laid back, chill sound, adding some more Latin American sounds – including even an all-Spanish song in “Pelota”. Like the other Khruangbin record I reviewed here, there really isn’t too much to say. I do think that The Universe Smiles Upon You is a Continue reading
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Go For Your Guns – Isley Brothers
The Isley Brothers are one of the more underrated groups of all time simply due to the amount of Isley Brothers songs that we’ve all heard and did not know they were Isley Brothers songs or songs by the Isley Brothers or samples from Isley Brothers songs. Right? Seriously though, the amount of renditions/samples/covers of Continue reading
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THE ESTATE SALE – Tyler, the Creator
Call Me if You Got Lost loosies. I don’t really have much to say on this one, you’ll know if you like this either A) if you like Tyler B) if you read my previous review C) both. I like it. My only thoughts here are: Fuck off if you think this doesn’t count. It Continue reading
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Central Heating – Heatwave
A great funk-disco band consisting of members from Ohio, England, and the Czech Republic. Some seriously great, groovy cuts on this, kind of an Earth Wind and Fire vibe at times. Great instrumentalization, classic funk (the clav on Whack that Axe!). But honestly, check out these sweaters. Need I say more? You know what’s coming Continue reading
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Mood Valiant – Haitus Kaiyote
More great stuff from one of the best bands out. I do rank this one below Choose Your Weapon overall – however the highs are fantastic, namely Red Room. Overall, great ingenuity throughout and of course, great instrumentalization and vocals. Favorite songs: And We Go Gentle, Get Sun, All The Words We Don’t Say, Rose Continue reading
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Balance – Children of Zeus
More of the same from the Manchester duo in Travel Light’s follow-up – funky songs, great vocals, and overall an improvement on the last record. The first three song run is fantastic and sets the scene for a really pleasant listen. Favorite songs: Sunrise, No Love Song, I Know, Be Someone, I Need You, Nice Continue reading
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Choose Your Weapon – Haitus Kaiyote
A haven for all those looking for some great grooves, incredible vocals, songwriting, all mixed together in two forms; some extravagant, out of the box booming multi- instrumental breaks accompanied by great vocals, and also incredibly mellow, smooth, beautiful Rhodes Melodies. Haitus Kaiyote is one of the better bands out there and this is a Continue reading
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French Kiwi Juice – FKJ
FKJ’s first release French Kiwi Juice is a groovy album filled with some fantastic showcases of the French artists multi-instrumental abilities. After listening to this, it’s clear why many say he is absolutely incredible to see live. It gets a little bit house-y to a fault at some points in the record, but overall, it’s Continue reading
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