The Funk, The Soul & The Holy Groove
Self-Released, 2020
9/10
Listen to The Funk, The Soul & The Holy Groove
This aptly titled 3rd album from Deltaphonic is nothing if not unclassifiable, as Andrew T. Weekes and company bring soul, funk, blues, country and R&B into this very eclectic and exciting listen.
“Liars” gets the album started off to an energetic start with multiple raw vocalists that complement the percussively strong and blues influenced delivery, and “Ghosts” follows with a calmer display of groove friendly restraint.
At the halfway point, “New Mexican Rockstar” brings some Americana spirited rock’n’roll, while “If I Don’t Bleed” builds into an album standout with its multifaceted approach to blues. “Don’t Have To Be Good”, another strong track, then offers the loudest template, where more forceful vocals align with thick southern rock.
Deeper into the listen, “The Denouement” stirs quietly with cautious organ and emotive vocals, and “See Red” exits the listen with soulful layers of kinetic rhythm and anthemic gospel rock.
A highly unpredictable effort, Deltaphonic cultivate grooves you won’t forget anytime soon, as their strong musicianship and clever wordplay make The Funk, The Soul & The Holy Groove a career highlight, although something tells me the best is yet to come.
Travels well with: John Blues Boyd- What My Eyes Have Seen…; Billy Price- Dog Eat Dog