Sam Post And Ralitza Patcheva

The Well “Tampered” Clavier, Book 1

Acis, 2025

9/10

Listen to The Well “Tampered” Clavier, Book 1

Ralitza Patcheva and Sam Post bring their inestimable piano playing to these arrangements that were recorded at the Lang Hall, Levine Music in Washington D.C. in March and June 2022, as well as February 2023.

“Prelude No. 1 in C major, BWV 846” opens with Post’s quick fingers in the animated and colorful delivery that’s got plenty of melody, and it isn’t long until “Prelude No. 3 in C sharp major, BWV 848” showcases Patcheva’s meticulous progressions via the swift keys.

Deeper into disc 1, “Fugue No. 6 in D minor, BWV 851” emits a very animated presence via Post’s clever playing, while disc 2 leads with “Prelude No. 13 in F sharp major, BWV 858”, where Post’s strong attention to detail won’t go unnoticed or unappreciated across the harmonic and rich tonality.

Further into the back half, “Fugue No. 19 in A major, BWV 864” allows for Patcheva’s stunning playing to shine in the intricate and flowing record highlight, and “Fugue No. 24 in B minor, BWV 869” exits with a tremendous performance from Patcheva that hardly seems like just one piano is present.

An extremely intriguing interpretation of Bach’s work, there’s no lack of rhythm or imagination present, as the duo split their duties into selections that do justice to the originals but with a fresh coat of paint.

Travels well with: Susanna Mendlow- Travels With Cello; Rami Levin- Silk Apples

Lontano Ensemble

Choctaw Places

Lorelt, 2025

9/10

Listen to Choctaw Places

The composer Charles Shadle enlists the Lontano Ensemble and conductor Odaline de la Martinez for these tracks that are dedicated to his native Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, and it embraces the tribe’s cultural, spiritual and physical link to its environment.

“Limestone Gap” opens the record with Rowland Sutherland’s dreamy flute amid Clare O’Connell’s mature cello in a very colorful climate, and “Red Cedar” follows with Dominic Saunders’ animated piano and Andrew Sparling’s lively clarinet emitting a cinematic quality.

“Andante comodo” and “Scherzo: Allegro giocoso” land in the middle. The former is cautious, elegant and benefits much from Caroline Balding’s violin, while the latter is a busy and textured album highlight where the strings dance around the winds with much playfulness.

Residing close to the end, “Lento expressivo, poco malinconico” spotlights Rachel Harwood White’s skilled oboe, which suits the heartfelt strings, and “Luminoso” exits with Abbigale Bowen’s strategic viola that complements the meticulous chamber presence.

An enlightening portrait body of work, Shadle drew from his own memories and those of his Choctaw ancestors for a truly engaging and substantial chamber affair.

Travels well with: Patrick Zimmerli- Songs Of Innocence; BMOP- Dalit Hadass Warshaw: Sirens

Issac Shieh

Caprice Reimagined

New Focus, 2025

9/10

Listen to Caprice Reimagined

The UK natural hornist Isaac Shieh commissions a solo effort, where no lack of creativity, emotion and agility surrounds the 2 discs of modern classical ideas.

Ele’s “Dai Fujikura” opens with the animated and quivering horn emitting a very distinct tonality that’s both firm and soft, and “Douze Grands Caprices, Op. 32: Caprice No. 2” follows with 3 minutes of rich and expressive playing from Shieh’s very capable skillset.

Moving along, Michael Finnissy’s “Six Caprices” uses 6 chapters to radiate warmth and grace amid some frisky bouts, too, while "Fabric Of The Universe” emits an atypical intimacy in its heartfelt and poetic vision of the Amanda Cole piece.

Getting closer to the end, Scott Wollschleger’s “YOU ARE PERFECT JUST AS YOU ARE” carries a cinematic quality via the intriguing chord tones and microtonal coloring, and “DOCK LEAF”, by Robin Haigh, exits with authentic melodies that tips it hat to the roots of the horn in the natural world.

A very diverse and unpredictable effort, Shieh’s unparalleled technical abilities help make every selection ambitious, rhythmic and articulate like few others could.

Travels well with: Kay Rhie- Cereus; Per Bloland- Shadows Of The Electric Moon

John Witherspoon

One Of Them

Self-Released, 2025

9/10

Listen to One Of Them

The Liverpool singer-songwriter John Witherspoon returns with a 3rd album, where his always intriguing introspective wordplay and indie-rock template makes for well deserved comparisons to Dylan, Cohen and Simon.

“True Love” starts the listen with much warmth and synthetic drumming, as Witherspoon’s inimitable pipes guide the emotive landscape, and “You’re Alright” follows with upbeat mood of punchy drumming and flowing vocals via a scrappy delivery.

Getting closer to the middle, “All My Venom” explores a turbulent relationship amid colorful melodies and well timed keys, while “End Of The Line Again” is a dreamy and heartfelt moment of thoughtful lyrics and timeless instrumentation.

Near the end, the folk friendly strumming of “Sebastian” is a bare moment of organic beauty, and “My Baby” finishes with Jesse Elgen’s strategic bass amid the harmonic textures of the breezy exit.

Witherspoon’s music is nothing if not thoughtful, and it’s pretty safe you’re going to be a fan if bands like Coldplay, Oasis or The Strokes are in your rotation.

Travels well with: Alffa- O’r Lludw/From Ashes; Sofia Härdig- Lighthouse Of Glass

Dear Boy

Celebrator

Last Gang, 2025

10/10

Listen to Celebrator

Although they reside in Los Angeles, Dear Boy sometimes seem like they come from across the pond, and this sophomore album has the alt-rockers exploring their spontaneous side with a live recording of tunes written in just 12 sessions.

The calm mood of “Wanderlust” opens and quickly bursts into dream-rock ideas with punchy drumming from Keith Cooper and sweet vocals that invite singing along, and “Kelly Green” follows with front man Ben Grey’s melodic singing amid ‘90s Brit-pop ideas that are contagious.

“Balcony” occupies the middle spot and makes great use of Austin Hayman’s swirling guitar alongside a buzzing rhythm section, while “After All” features Rocket for an anthemic quality that’s equal parts power and harmonics.

“Celebrator” and “Daylight Savings” exit the listen. The former carries a bit of a jangle and benefits much from Lucy Lawrence’s playful bass, and the latter spotlights thick guitar, plenty of fuzz and hazy singing via the shoegaze friendly finish.

Do you like Pixies, Slowdive, My Bloody Valentine or Oasis? If so, you’re going to love Dear Boy, or at least I sure do.

Travels well with: The Wants- Bastard; Permafrost- The Light Coming Through

BD Gottfried

Resurrection Machine

Self-Released, 2025

9/10

Listen to Resurrection Machine

The Ontario artist b.d. Gottfried returns with another batch of his unclassifiable version of rock, where themes of our everyday lives surround the 12 energetic tunes.

“Left Of Right” opens with a calming ambience, where thumping drums and thick guitars enter alongside Gottfried’s expressive voice, and “Age Of Wind And Wolves” follows with mature keys and flowing bass that suits the melodic landscape.

Moving deeper into the listen, “Forgive Me Death” enlists a distinct dreaminess amid heartfelt singing, while “Lost In The Sound Of Screaming” is percussively strong and swirls with harmonics and textures of alt-rock flavor.

Arriving late in the listen, “Bye Bye Firely” offers a softer moment that’s pretty and invites singing along, and “We All Drink Delirium” exits with rapid fire drumming, buzzing keys and dense guitars that push and pull with power and melody.

Another unclassifiable and remarkable effort from Gottfried, the sounds weave in and out of indie-rock, alt-rock, prog ideas and dream-rock with incredible attention to detail that is much appreciated.

Travels well with: b.d. Gottfried- Ghosts & Girls; b.d.Gottfried- Onion Doves

Jennifer Madsen

Reimagine

SingBaby, 2025

8/10

Listen to Reimagine

The jazz vocalist Jennifer Madsen brings her soulful skills and no lack of grooves to these standards that enlist Brent Edstrom, Clipper Anderson and Mark Ivester, plus some guests.

“Body And Soul” opens with a warm spirit, where Sean Jones’ animated trumpet suit Madsen’s elegant pipes, and “I Can’t Give You Anything Buy Love, Baby” follows with a frisky mood thanks to Anderson’s playful bass and Edstrom’s upbeat keys amid the expressive singing.

Landing in the middle, “Beyond The Sea” offers an intimate moment of gorgeous vocals plus the cozy piano and Howard Levy’s touching harmonica, while “In The Wee Hours Of The Morning” benefits from Ivester’s skilled drumming.

“Mean To Me” and “Someone To Watch Over Me” exit the listen. The former recruits firm keys and crisp drums alongside the colorful singing, and the latter allows for Madsen’s flawless pipes to tug on the heartstrings in a gentle and timeless finish.

You may have heard some of these songs before, but Madsen puts her own twist on classics with much care and strong vocal phrasing that you can’t not admire.

Travels well with: Juliet Ewing- Simply ‘S Wonderful; Masha Campagne- Alegre Menina

Jim Witzel Quartet

Very Early: Remembering Bill Evans

Joplin Sweeney, 2025

9/10

Listen to Very Early: Remembering Bill Evans

The guitarist Jim Witzel tips his hat towards Bill Evans with these 9 track associated with Evans that welcome Phil Aaron, Dan Feiszli and Jason Lewis.

“Beautiful Love” starts with Witzel’s radiant guitar playing alongside Lewis’ frisky drums for the swift jazz climate, and “How My Heart Sings” follows with a warm mood thanks to the cozy guitar and Feiszli’s fluid bass lines.

“Very Early” and “Solar” land in the middle. The former bounces and shakes with an infectious energy, while the latter showcases the animated rhythm section alongside Witzel’s meticulous guitar progressions.

Closer to the end, “Some Other Time” emits much intimacy via Aaron’s heartfelt keys and the dreamy guitar, and “Peri’s Scope” exits with a charming interaction between the quartet that’s harmonic, expressive and timeless.

Evans was a piano player, so Witzel had to shift the focus of the songs his direction, as this 4th album as leader continues Witzel’s well crafted and intricate approach to jazz guitar music.

Travels well with: Jim Witzel Quartet- Breaking Through Gently; Jim Witzel Trio & Quartet- Feelin’ It

The Pink Stones

Thank The Lord… It’s The Pink Stones

Normaltown, 2025

9/10

Listen to Thank The Lord… It’s The Pink Stones

The Athens country rockers, The Pink Stones, bring their ‘60s nods into these cosmic country, folk, bluegrass, soul, and psychedelic rock fueled tracks.

The thick twang and hazy approach of “Thank The Lord” starts with Caleb Boese’s warm pedal steel and Curtis Callis playful banjo adding much to the rich climate, and “Too Busy” follows with front man Hunter Pinkston’s expressive voice and cozy acoustic guitar alongside Michael Alexander’s crisp drums via the rootsy mood.

Moving into the middle, the heartbreaking “If I Can’t Win (With You)” benefits from Libby Weitnauer’s fiddle and strings, as the emotive spirit abruptly picks up the pace into dance friendly fun, while “Hard To Kill” place Neil Golden on keys and Adam Wayton on bass to complement Pinkston’s heartfelt storytelling.

“Start With Your Name” and “Pile Of Memories” exit the listen. The former enlists Gideon Johnston’s percussion and harmony vocals for the textured and retro bout, and the latter is just Pinkston’s voice, mandolin, bass and acoustic guitar in an intimate and touching finish.

An effort that shows the band maturing, there’s definitely more of a delicate angle to these songs than their earlier work, but it’s no less interesting and in fact brings a new dimension to one of the more interesting outfits in today’s country scene.

Travels well with: T. Hardy Morris- The Digital Age Of Rome; Boulevards- Electric Cowboy: Born In Carolina Mud

Blood Brothers

Live In Canada

Gulf Coast, 2023

9/10

Listen to Live In Canada

The legendary guitarists, Mike Zito and Albert Castiglia, are joined by Doug Byrkit, Matt Johnson, Ephraim Lowell and Lewis Stephens for these 12 live tracks in White Rock, BC, Canada from May 19-20, 2023.

The lively and gritty “Hey Sweet Mama” opens with Zito and Castiglia’s vocals radiating blues fueled harmonies alongside the thumping drums, and “Tooth And Nail” follows with Byrkit’s playful bass that suits the dense guitar licks and raw energy.

Landing in the middle, “A Thousand Heartaches” trims the pace back with emotive singing and powerful instrumentation, while “No Good Woman”, one of the best from the set, is a thick and flowing blues rocker that balances rhythm and melody.

Closer to the end, the happy love song, “Bag Me, Tag Me, Take Me Away” makes great use of Stephens’ swift keys via the driving pace, and “Rockin’ In The Free World” puts an exciting blues spin on the Neil Young classic.

Zito and Castiglia’s resumes are unparalleled and they are among the best in today’s blues scene. The players they’re with here are exceptional, as is the sound quality, and, of course, the songs, too.

Travels well with: Albert Castiglia- Righteous Souls; Mike Zito- Life Is Hard

Ira B. Liss Big Band Jazz Machine

Unexpected Guests

Self-Released, 2025

9/10

Listen to Unexpected Guests

The Big Band leader Ira B. Liss and composer/arranger Dan Radlauer assembled 11 top notch musicians for this aptly titled effort where none of the guests had any associations with Big Band jazz.

The animated spirit of “Renaissance Women” opens, where Tali Rubinstein’s lively recorder is met with Charlie ‘Stix’ McGhee’s frisky drums, and “I’m Counting On You” follows with Vince Gill’s unmistakable voice alongside Greg Armstrong’s rich tenox sax via the colorful delivery.

Arriving in the middle, the bright mood of “Extraordinary Woman” features Rocky Dawuni’s powerful pipes and Doug Weewsen’s well time flugelhorn, while “Tapped Out” enlists Leo Manzari’s charming tap dance and rapping amid Oliver Shirley’s bass grooves.

Landin close to the end, “Pineapple Mango” features Daniel Ho’s dreamy ukulele that suits the island flavor of the album’s best, and “French Fries” exits with a soulful quality thanks to Chris Castellanos’ skilled French horn

An album where each track takes on its own identity, the large amount of guests and 17 piece Big Band Jazz Machine ensure that every moment is unpredictable and performed with much precision and excitement.

Travels well with: Ira B. Liss Big Band Jazz Machine- Mazel Tov Kocktail!; Catina DeLuna and Otmaro Ruiz- Lado B Brazilian Project 2

Diane King

Sky

Self-Released, 2025

8/10

Listen to Sky

The singer-songwriter Diane Sky knows her way around a folk, country and Americana song that comes straight from the heart, and here we’re treated to 10 of them on this comeback album.

The thumping drums and warm spirit of “Dangerous” opens with King’s smooth voice alongside some grit, and “Love Like This” follows with King’s melodic guitar that suits the rootsy flavor and soulful backing vocals.

Landing at the halfway point, “Feelin’ The Love” makes great use of Kevin Bate’s sophisticated cello via the calmer moment, while “Until Now” is quite intimate and heartfelt via the dreamy pedal steel thanks to Bruce Bouton and King’s emotive pipes.

Arriving near the end, Stephen Oberhoff’s cozy keys add much to the poetic “Treasure Box”, and “Anywhere With You” exits with accordion and Wanda Vick’s mandolin, and fiddle adding a European mood to the thoughtful finish.

King recently went through a 4 year battle of cancer treatment and reached remission, which delayed her return to music significantly. This body of work finds the artist in raw and unapologetic territory, where 3 part harmonies illuminate and Appalachian roots for a timeless Americana listen.

Travels well with: Lucy Isabel- All The Light; Kylie Fox- Sequoia

Kay Rhie

Cereus

New Focus, 2025

9/10

Listen to Cerus

The composer Kay Rhie pens a portrait album of chamber pieces, where Leela Subramaniam, Winsor Music and the Aperture Duo illuminate her experiences as a South Korean artist residing in Los Angeles.

The title track leads with Winsor Music’s animated strings and wind making for an unpredictable and animated 13+ minutes, and “I Hear The Sound Of Trees” follows with Subramaniam’s soaring soprano amid Rachel Wolz’s frisky alto sax and Andreas Foivos Apostolou’s tense keys for the 5 chapters that can be calm just as they can be lively.

“…in the dreams of another…” resides on the back, and makes great use of Aperture Duo’s violin and viola via intimate versus cinematic swells, while “Suite From Quake” showcases Subramaniam’s distinct pipes amid Brandon Zhou’s warm keys and the textured strings and winds.

A striking effort that examines musical behaviors, curating the interaction between instruments, phrase length, motivic contour, every moment is very purposeful in its aesthetic appeal, and it makes for an enlightening listen.

Travels well with: Per Bloland- Shadows Of The Electric Moon; Amos Elkana- Que Sais-Je?

Socrates Garcia Latin Jazz Orchestra

Shadows Of Tomorrow

Summit, 2025

9/10

Listen to Shadows Of Tomorrow

The composer, arranger and conductor Socrates Garcia guides his orchestra through 6 tracks that reflect the Afro-Caribbean culture and traditions of his native Dominican Republic.

“AG's Resting Face... Scary!!!” starts with a booming percussive presence, where plenty of rhythm enters the Big Band landscape, and “Sultry Villa Mella Twilights” follows with Dana Landry’s fluid piano and the rich winds helping create a busy yet meticulous delivery.

In the middle, the bright trumpets of “Brad's Dreamy Samaná Night” align with Ivanna Cuesta’s agile drumming that recruits intimate moments, while “Illusions, Delusions... A Glimmer of Hope: MOV I: The Wizard’s Wicked Charm” showcases the cozy saxophone prowess amid Alfredo Balcacer’s sturdy guitar riffs for the jazz-rock album highlight.

“Illusions, Delusions... A Glimmer of Hope: III. The Mold Breaker (Bringer of Joy)” exits, and makes great use of Erik Applegate’s precise bass alongside the well timed trombones and frisky percussion.

A Big Band affair like few others, Garcia and company target the soul of his home country via this animated and cultured effort you won’t soon forget.

Travels well with: Mark Winkler- Hold On; Antonio Adolfo- Carnaval- The Songs Were So Beautiful

Susanna Mendlow

Travels With Cello

Acis, 2025

9/10

Listen to Travels With Cello

The cellist Susanna Mendlow is joined by Michael Angelucci and Stefan Petrov’s keys for a debut album that’s creative and memorable.

“Five Pieces For Cello And Piano”, by Sulkhan Tsintsadzek, opens with a profound grace and beauty, where the aching cello is met with Petrov’s emotive keys, and “Between Words” follows with the meticulous and diverse cello impressing us in the Noam Faingold selection.

The middle tracks belong to Julia Adophe’s “White Flag” and the traditional “Daichovo Horo”. The former offers strong attention to mood via Mendlow’s intricate delivery, while the latter pairs Petrov’s dancing keys with the string acrobatics for a flowing and melodic execution.

“Sonata in F Major for violin and piano”, by Felix Mendelssohn, exits, and it recruits Angelucci’s dynamic key prowess via the 3 chapters that are exploratory and harmonic.

A superb first effort, Mendlow’s abilities illuminate many registers of the cello as she excels in both solo and duo settings, where the melodies are present in spades.

Travels well with: Rami Levin- Silk Apples; Justin J. Murphy-Mancini- Organ Music In New England

Enrique Haneine

Conceivable Directions

Elegant Walk, 2025

8/10

Listen to Conceivable Directions

The drummer, composer, pianist, improviser and educator, Enrique Haneine, is joined by an all star cast for these 13 originals that are diverse and creative.

The lively title track leads with Haneine’s playful drums alongside Thomas Herberer’s bright trumpet, and “New Notion” follows with Kirk Knuffke’s flowing cornet that suits the frisky bass thanks to Jay Anderson.

Moving along, “Perpetual Insights” benefits from Christof Knoche’s soothing bass clarinet in a more introspective mood, while “Irrelevant Own Design”, the album’s best, is richly layered and emits meticulous solos.

Arriving close to the end, “Without A Single Word” is a bit hazy, very heartfelt and radiates tremendous intimacy, and “Nuances Of Intuition” exits with much emphasis on the scrappy drumming, where dynamic interaction between the brass and wind is charming and animated.

The jazz, Latin and Middle Eastern ideas won’t be hard to spot or appreciate, as Haneine and crew make for a complex but easily accessible and worldly experience.

Travels well with: Ben Clifton- Overlook; Wayne Alpern- Modern Music

Rocking Horse Music Club

The Last Pink Glow

Self-Released, 2025

9/10

Listen to The Last Pink Glow

A collective birthed out of Rocking Horse Studio, an esteemed recording facility in central New Hampshire, Rocking Horse Music Club defy convention with these tracks that interpret Jack Kerouac’s unfinished novella, The Haunted Life.

“Haunted” begins the listen with ambience and mystery, where Justin Cohn’s expressive voice is met with Eric Wagley’s thumping drums and a light buzzing, and “It’s The Small Things” follows with dreamy guitars that suit the flowing melodies and rhythmic background.

Landing in the middle, “The Ballad Of Joe Martin” recruits acoustic guitar and a hint of ruggedness via the rootsy flavor, while “Changing Channels” carries hints of prog-rock amid the fluid guitar solos and melodic landscape.

“Big City Small Town Blues” and the title track exit the listen. The former emits a bouncy spirit that you could dance to that beneifts from Brendan Harisiades’ playful bass, and the latter finishes with a spacey and intimate appeal that’s heartfelt, poetic and builds into a dense bout of aggressive ideas.

Every record the ensemble has released has been unique and acclaimed, and this effort is no different. It’s certainly artistic, and flirts with Americana, blues, electronic and orchestral nods, where harder gestures aren’t off the table and even in areas of drama there’s much melody present.

Travels well with: Mihrax- Medley Of A Life; Enigmatic Sound Machines- Imperfect Silence

Francis Poulenc

Métamorphoses

Azica, 2025

9/10

Listen to Métamorphoses

Franci Poulenc’s vocal music is transcribed by Hongyi Mo’s violin and John Etsell’s piano, where a profound attention to detail surrounds the 7 selections.

“Métamorphoses, FP 121” opens with the graceful keys and warm strings interacting with much beauty and poeticism, and “Banalités, FP 107” follows with sublime intimacy that pairs the emotive keys with stirring violin.

In the middle, “2 Poèmes de Louis Aragon, FP 122” flows with a rich quality that’s heartfelt and touching, while “Fiançailles pour rire, FP 101” is a bit more firm on the keys, and the higher register of the strings won’t go unnoticed, either.

“Oboe Sonata, FP 185” exits, and emits cozy melodies and agile playing between the duo, where both bare and colorful moments mesh with a meticulous energy.

The pair preserve Poulenc’s emotive nature here, as much harmony, melody and imagery is present and appreciated.

Travels well with: Sarah Louise Bassingthwaighte- Orchestrating The Wild; Edward Smaldone- What No One Else Sees…

Joe Elefante's Wheel Of Dharma

Return Of The Light

Self-Released, 2025

9/10

Listen to Return Of The Light

The renaissance man, Joe Elefante, guides his quintet through personal songs that include a couple of covers and both gentle and energetic moments.

“Jazz For Dummies” starts with Freddie Hendrix’s bright trumpet and Dave Heilman’s animated drums making for a busy jazz climate, and “Mudita” follows with Sameer Shankar’s low bass amid the firm keys and well timed wind for a cautious yet exploratory moment.

Further along, the playful “Ankara Blues” showcases the dynamic rhythm section alongside warm keys, while “Nobly Born” allows for Erena Terakubo’s rich alto sax to shine via the textured album highlight.

“Sore On The Floor” and “Some Other Blues” exit the listen. The former emits much meticulousness from Elefante’s graceful fingers, and the latter finishes swift, bouncy and full of energy thanks to each player’s inimitable talents and Elefante’s expressive singing.

A diverse outing that can charmingly swing just as it can reside to balladry, Elefante and company flesh out a record that’s rooted in healing, joy and love.

Travels well with: Joe Elefante’s Wheel Of Dharma- Wheel Of Dharma; Shawn Purcell- Oblivity

Solid Bronze

The Fruit Basket

Schnitzel, 2019

8/10

Listen to The Fruit Basket

Ian Everett and George Miller, the driving force behind Solid Bronze, brought in some serious talent on this debut album, including players in Ween, Morphine, Funkadelic and others, and it sure paid off in this skilled mashing of styles and sounds.

After the groove filled funk and lively basslines of “Papa’s Bug”, “The Invisible Man”, with CLEW, finds the outfit getting soulful with processed vocals that mix talking with bare but impactful musicianship.

Further along, “Bronze Magic” enters jazz like territory with playful brass, while “Midnite Goose” glides with neo-soul and psyche-influenced fun.

Near the end, the highly melodic and retro tendencies of the sax friendly “The Critter Walk” make this one of the album’s best, and the instrumental “Paradise Lounge” flows with graceful, dreamy instrumentation that even brings in a flute. “Like That Ol’ Saying Goes” ends the listen with spirited guitar work and hazy backing vocals in a display of timeless, soothing psychedelia.

Perhaps most closely resembling a funk album, you’ll hear plenty of rock, R&B, gospel, jazz, blues, soul and endless nods to the ‘70s, too, as Solid Bronze come through with an extremely memorable first LP.

Travels well with: Funkadelic-Cosmic Slop; George Clinton- Computer Games