Blueprint
Blow Up
For all that the name hints at a novelty or tribute act, The Bongolian serves up a fine slice of retro funk and high tempo percussion with ‘Blueprint.’
With a squelch and wah-wah feel pervading throughout the majority of the songs, there is a large 1960s and 70s TV and film sound but the rhythms remain strong throughout and would cause an outbreak of moving and shimmying at even the most uptight happenings of the summer.
The organ sounds dominate throughout and the bongo and cowbells add a favourable backdrop to the upbeat numbers, and the slower tracks add an air of melancholy to the proceedings.
As a full length album, its appeal may wane to anyone apart from funk and soul aficionados but there are enough sparkling moments here for individuals to dip in and out of and enjoy. [AR] ???
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