Charge It To The Band Fund
Self-Released, 2023
8/10
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The Austin soul and funk stars Honey Made bring their powerful and fusion filled formula to these 7 lively tracks.
The lively and upbeat “Get On Up” opens the listen with Chris Barnes’ fluid drumming and Lee Braverman’s animated bass complementing the many soulful voices, and “Vibin” follows with Dustin Hunter’s booming sax amid the expressive sing that suits the dreamy and groove filled climate.
“Love It” and “Ashy Pockets (My Mode)” land in the middle, where the former is an intimate moment of Brian Cokeley’s warm keys alongside emotive, falsetto singing, while the latter is rugged and thick display of rock focused song craft that illuminates Andrew Harkey’s dense bass and Willie Barnes II and Donald Ford Jr.’s glowing pipes.
Landing near the end, “FYC” benefits much from Joseph Morrow’s rich trumpet bouts and plenty of funk flavor, and “DFA” exits with a charming buzzing that’s primed for the dance floor.
A listen that tips it hat to the fun of the 90s and ‘00s southern hip-hop era, the strategic use of jazz, soul, R&B and hip-hop makes for a funk-rock experience we won’t soon forget.
Travels well with: Bayou City Funk- Down To Funk; Diplomats Of Solid Sound- A Higher Place