Love & Gravity
Color Red, 2023
8/10
The Northern California soul outfit Object Heavy bring a healthy amount of grooves and power to these nine ‘70s inspired tracks that are never short on funk, too.
“Alone” starts the listen with Sam Kaplan-Good’s agile and crisp drumming alongside Ian Taylor’s fascinating bass acrobatics amid the expressive singing from Richard Love, and “For The Better” follows with dance floor ready grooves that are complemented by Brian Swislow’s dreamy keys.
Halfway through, “Feel Right” recruits a punchy and retro appeal that welcomes breezy melodies, while “10:28” features Jonny Woods’ for the romantic spirit that’s even a bit spacey in its cautious exploration.
Near to the end, “S.O.L.” offers a snappy and precisely layered album highlight that showcases Love’s diverse range, and the title track continues the nostalgic and sonically charming display that emits a dynamic rhythm section.
A listen that revolves around love, unity and togetherness, Kelly Finnigan (of Monophonics) handled production here, and it sure does illuminate Object Heavy’s funk/soul/jazz hybrid superbly.
Travels well with: Polyrhythmics- Fondue Party; Josh Hoyer & Soul Colossal- Green Light