Give Me The Funk! - The Tribute Session (Vinyl LP) Soundtracks & Library

Give Me The Funk! - The Tribute Session (Vinyl LP) Soundtracks & LibraryA killer selection of pop hits revisited in a groovy and funcky way! With Marcus Miller, Clarence Reid, Spanky Wilson, Incredible Bongo Band, Redd Holt Unlimited, Dennis Coffey, The Mighty Mocambos and Electro Deluxe. 05 08

one boasting a fuller production than before

But even though the material isn't soul-jazz

Collaborating with super-producer Tainy (who's behind hits for Bad Bunny and Ozuna

Ellie Rowsell from Wolf Alice (and Alex himself stepping out as lead-vocalist)

and was eventually pegged for a performing spot on the BBC

red and white coloured splatter vinyl

The LP's themes focus on a deeply personal narrative surrounding a lost relationship and a battle with depression that at its worst brought about

bad_news (Bastille Vs

and a ripping

) rings like a funeral chorus that pitches headlong into a celebration of Lester Young's life and improvising flexibility

Stylistically the compilation moves from 1979 disco funk as performed by Peak Funktion on their unreleased record to homebrewed synth visions by late 80's bedroom wizards

Emily: "You find strength in the vulnerability and you find beauty in the sadness and magic in the despair