Make A Little Spark
Self-Released, 2024
9/10
The Brooklyn, post-punk flavored brass outfit Funkrust Brass Band make an indelible impression across these 11 animated tracks.
The dizzying “Kill Yr Idols” opens with hard hitting drums and plenty of lively trumpet, where no lack of grooves enter, too, and “What Is Sacred” follows with a bouncy and dance floor ready appeal that touches on ska-punk.
Halfway through, “Quartermain And Victoria” blends the dense horns with frisky percussion that benefits much from Phil Andrews’ booming megaphone, while “Alone” emits rapid fire drumming for a marching band-ish presence with group vocals.
“Prayer Of Resurrection” and “Ignition” exit the listen. The former is a bit more reserved initially before building into a crisp and jangly rocker, and the latter employs upbeat trombone and melodic trumpets and saxes for the rich album highlight that puts Ellia Bisker’s megaphone to good use.
A really creative listen of brass punk, the nods to EDM, metal, funk and Balkan sounds won’t go unappreciated either, where all 20+ musicians contribute their inimitable talents.
Travels well with: The Down Hill Strugglers- Old Juniper; Ever Lovin’ Jug Band- Move That Thing