Sometimes I seek out the music to feature here on Incognito HQ. Other times, the music just comes to me. This album by Robert Walter’s 20th Congress landed in my inbox yesterday…just in time for Funk Friday.
This album had me grooving immediately with the lead track “Hunk.” This song reminds me a lot of The Mighty Imperials, mostly because of the funky organ. The sound of the organ in this song almost makes you feel like you should be rollerskating. And if you like funky organ sounds, you’ll love the second song “Little Business.” This song not only has some great organ sounds, but also a wicked saxophone part. As you get toward the end of this song, just try to listen to all the stuff that is going on. Trust me, there is a lot and even if you’re listening to it on Surround Sound, you won’t be able to pick up all the stuff that’s going on the first time you listen.
In fact, there is a lot going on in all of these songs. Just listen to “Foxhunting.” Between the horns, drums, guitar, and bass, you’ll feel immersed in the sound. More to the point, you’ll realize this album contains songs that weren’t just thrown together. Like good barbecue, it takes some time to develop these songs.
If you’re looking for something you can sing along to, you’ll have to keep looking. However, if you like instrumental funk (especially on a Friday, heading into the weekend) that gets you grooving, you’ll want to check out the latest album Get Thy Bearings (Royal Potato Music, 2013).