On the first record, we’re treated to ‘The Phoenix’: a sure-fire funk gem with a super warm sound. The beat is as cool as it gets, with a laid-back and funky attitude, sitting beneath a joyous intermingling of sitar, flute, brass and guitar - all performed at expert levels.
‘The Kraken’ has a killer groove, struttin’ along at 85 bpm with a real old-school sound on the beat. Joining the breaks is a huge brass section which pumps loud, while flute solos and funky Wah-wah guitar chops take things up a notch. This is a pure, unadulterated groove.
Both tracks are recorded juicy, fat and well into the red - making the vinyl snap, thud and crack in all the right places!
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Swagger and soul combine on this street-ready breakbeat funk double pack from Bert Hector. Just listen to those drums! Sure to be sampled, cut and scratched by all the old school heads doing their thing...TRACK LISTING
1 - A. The Phoenix (Original Mix)
1 - B. The Phoenix (Kenny Dope Fantastic Souls Mix)
2 - A. Kraken
2 - B. Kraken (Kenny Dope Fantastic Souls Mix)