Tag: John Scofield

I am generally skeptical and disrespectful of band names with special capitalization, but IDLES look and sound like they mean business.

Listening to Fantastic Negrito is like lifting the lid on a simmering pot to a wonderfully exotic yet very familiar blend of spices.

“Fearless” is a good word to use for this fully-formed funk outfit, as are “fierce,” “fiery,” “finessed,” “futuristic,” and so many effing others. A blend of precision and groove that does well on repeat.

High-order guitar instrumentals more concerned with melody and expression than pyrotechnics. Truly ear-opening.

It’s worth repeating: This is a music hour that is complicated. Any other interpretations based on how you chose to associate the words are strictly your problem.