Primitive Road
Loud Folk, 2024
9/10
A long running Minneapolis outfit with a penchant for funk, R&B and reggae sounds, this 4th album from New Primitives showcases 7 memorable tracks.
The rhythmic fun of “All Night Dancin’” opens with frontman Stanley Kipper expressive pipes alongside Chico Perez’s animated percussion, and “Our Home Now” follows with Andrew Wozniak’s fluid guitars that suit the soulful song craft and gentle melodies.
“Angels With Dirty Faces” and “1000 Ways” land in the middle. The former emits a charming dreaminess that flows with lush vocals and Lightin Joe Peterson’s rich keys, while the latter is packed with meticulous drumming from Perez amid Patrick Nelson’s bouncy bass lines.
“Crazy From The Heat” is the final track, and it welcomes George Marinelli’s skilled guitar to the hazy and textured album highlight that immediately invites a sing-along and benefits much from Brian Snowman Powers’ booming sax.
A really festive and uplifting record, every track present warrants repeated listens and is fleshed out flawlessly.
Travels well with: Nolen Sellwood- Cadence To The Flame; George Marinelli- Except Always