“Hole In The Wall” is effortlessly fun, a sparkling and intoxicating mix of funk and rock styles that fuse together with such seamless integration across this 9 track album. Both nostalgic for its retro influences and soulfulness but also distinctly contemporary for its more crisp sheen across the entire soundscape. From the delectable bass licks on a tune like “Birseye” to the same song’s very own electrifying solo towards the end, you can clearly see the sheer instrumental dexterity on display across the record.
There is a real willingness to experiment with sonic textures as well, with songs like “Glass” sounding so much more distinct and different from the more typical funk rock soundscape you’d come to expect across the record. What’s constant is the sheer pump of the guitar, the continual licks and shredding that each tune seems to bring out. Songs like “Waste Time” are a bit slower, more ballad esque in their scope and scale. Others like “Why Do You?” offer a more country style, swinging and singing along to the pomp and warmth behind the emotional core of the record.
Hole In The Wall is an electrifying and dynamic record that blends the groovy rhythms of funk with the raw energy of rock. This delectable combination creates an irresistible energy that is both exuberant and danceable. Filled with funky basslines, soulful vocals, and driving beats that make you want to get up and move., you never find yourself for a moment in a lull. The brass sections and guitar riffs give the music a powerful and uplifting feel that creates a sense of euphoria. With its catchy hooks and infectious rhythms, you find yourself entirely lost in the experience.
Groove along.