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I haven’t seen the word skronk bandied about lately, it feels good to bring it out again. The Free Radicals are rhythmic, abrasive, definitely political, but most of all extra funky and pure of heart.
A dynamic collection of mostly-short funky jazz instrumentals, with a full horn section and a driving beat.
Sure, bring your slick neon-tinged indie rock in here. I don't care that you sprinkled keyboards and saxophones all over in addition to the stabbing guitars, distressed vocals, and plucky bass. It just needs a beat we can dance to.
Opening track "Una Cumbia En Kinshasa" easily sets the stage for this transcontinental sound melange, a collaboration between Peruvian-born, Berlin-based Hop and Congolese soukous guitar player Bakorta. It's full of joy and weird production touches
This duo from Brighton wander through a variety of topics over the course of eleven tracks, and as they pound their way through a high-octane set of rage-inducing hardcore punk, they would like you to keep your fat mouth shut and listen for once.
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