Infectious Kiwi funk "Lt Funk"

The vibey, retro funkalicious debut album, 'The Neon Groove' has finally been released from 'Lt Funk', a young 8-piece Auckland band. Take a bit of James Brown, sprinkle with some sassy horns, stir up with some South Auckland hot contemporary vocals plus the biggest shot of the most infectious guitar groove and you'll know what to expect.

The music is grounded and organic - 'Lt Funk' play all their stuff and use little studio gimmickry. From the opening Afro-Kiwi horn lines and tight vocal harmonies over a bed of chunky rhythm guitar you know this is going to be good. Have a listen to the Amazon preview of Contagious.The lyrics says, 'Your smile is so contagious' but I reckon this is a description of these addictive 9 tunes which certainly puts a smile on my face. This is party weekend, holiday, ride down the motorway on the way to Raglan music!

I rate Kandy as the most infectious pop-funk tune I've heard in a long time. I just wonder when TVNZ is going to come 'pick me up'? This flows into the laid back chill-out groove of 'Frequency' which probably is the most radio friendly although give me the first two tracks any day to party down.

"Feelings" has a well recorded punchy bass over a spacey organ and horn backdrop and of course the relentless beat which never fades as "Kick it" takes over with some hilarious (or sad?) lyrics talking of the old school RSA crowd. This segues into the final 'Neon Groove' and the beat goes on into the night...

Why does this click as an album? Simple - strong melodies, great strong vocals, a tight horn trio throughout, a rock solid rhythm section plus some of the funkiest tasteful guitaring and that neon groove!

A lively production and independent recording - well done guys on a great Kiwi debut that is indeed infectious.



Available for download on itunes and Amazon, the CD disc package can be ordered from their functional but funky cool website where you can checkout their videos and photos.