New Music Review Bites- Black Keys, The Claps, Ganjasufi, Gospel Gossip

The Black Keys- Brothers

There is a reason that this album is called brothers, cause each and every track sounds like a Motown revival mixed with that black keys style. Instead of sounding like recycled soul these dude pulled deep into their own American history and pulled out a phenomenal piece of work. The only thing I don’t like is that I didn’t get this slice of audio greatness on vinyl. Tracks like “Sinister Kid”, She’s Long Gone” and “10 cent Pistol” will make you wonder why this isn’t a double album. If you like that classic American music sound but need some current styles to not throw you way back then this is the album for you.

The Claps – New Science EP

Ok I only got the EP, but what an EP. True I have never heard of these cats, but if their full length is anything like this EP than its gonna be a winner. It was only 3 tracks, with another 3 remixes. So far so good

Ganjasufi

Ganja- slang term for marijuana
Sufi- a Islamic sect that follows the ways of Jesus more so than the Prophet Mohammed. Hafiz was a Sufi Muslim.

Ganjasufi, an explosion of world sound and a conglomerate of genres crunched into an entity of awesomeness. There is a LOT going on, and your ears will pick up something new on each play. I don’t know if I like it because its weird as all fuck or because it assaults my brain much like an epileptic bird that flew into a Daft Punk show. Check with your doctor first, then cop this. Did i mention this album was produced by Flying Lotus Gaslamp killer and Mainframe? Fuck Yeah…

Gospel Gossip- Drift EP

I have a special place in my heart for these guy. They always come with out with subtle difference from their previous works. Unlike other bands they improve and tweak their sound ever so slightly and this new EP reflects that. With that said do I dig it? Of course I do. Is it their best work, eh the jury is still out. But you i love that trash garage rock sound, stupid!

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