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Defying easy definitions, Houston's Khruangbin (Thai for "airplane," or more literally, "engine fly") soar through influences as diverse as Thai pop, Morricone westerns, dub reggae and surf guitar with a constant undercurrent of 70s American soul. The result is an original hybrid awash in cutting edge psychedelia and atmospheric in the extreme—otherworldly instrumental "world" music expertly alloyed by the considerable talents of Laura Lee (bass), Mark Speer (guitar) and Donald "DJ" Johnson (drums). Their artistry lies in being an incredibly tight band making music that sounds loose and jammy.
And until now, the only voices heard on their records were repeated individual words, random conversational snippets and Lee’s soaring wordless vocals. Enter fellow Texan Leon Bridges, the guitarist and retro soul singer who shares Khruangbin's defining impulse to seek new horizons.
Bridges’ well-recorded, confident vocals are front and center in a broad and detailed sonic image, adding welcome new energy to the band’s usual chill moodiness. The closing refrains of the ballad "Conversion" has more than a whiff of Stevie Wonder and he lays his smooth vocals over a repeated, gentle guitar figure on "Midnight." A heavier, more full steam groove powers the EP's standout track, "C-Side," where Johnson’s synthesizer provides body and Chase Jordan's vibes add a piquant touch. This is a low key but promising collaboration that begs the question, why just an EP? © Robert Baird / Qobuz
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Donald Johnson, Composer, Lyricist - Khruangbin, Composer, Lyricist, Producer, MainArtist - Leon Bridges, Composer, Lyricist, MainArtist - Austin Michael Jenkins, Composer, Lyricist - Todd Michael Bridges, Composer, Lyricist - Steve Christensen, Producer - Laura Lee Manders, Composer, Lyricist - Mark Stefan Speer, Composer, Lyricist
2020 Dead Oceans and LisaSawyer63, Inc. under exclusive license to Columbia Records, a Division of Sony Music Entertainment 2019 Dead Oceans and LisaSawyer63, Inc. under exclusive license to Columbia Records, a Division of Sony Music Entertainment
Donald Johnson, Composer, Lyricist - Khruangbin, Composer, Lyricist, Producer, MainArtist - Leon Bridges, Composer, Lyricist, MainArtist - Austin Michael Jenkins, Composer, Lyricist - Todd Michael Bridges, Composer, Lyricist - Steve Christensen, Producer - Laura Lee Manders, Composer, Lyricist - Mark Stefan Speer, Composer, Lyricist
2020 Dead Oceans and LisaSawyer63, Inc. under exclusive license to Columbia Records, a Division of Sony Music Entertainment 2020 Dead Oceans and LisaSawyer63, Inc. under exclusive license to Columbia Records, a Division of Sony Music Entertainment
Donald Johnson, Composer, Lyricist - Khruangbin, Composer, Lyricist, Producer, MainArtist - Leon Bridges, Composer, Lyricist, MainArtist - Austin Michael Jenkins, Composer, Lyricist - Todd Michael Bridges, Composer, Lyricist - Steve Christensen, Producer - Laura Lee Manders, Composer, Lyricist - Mark Stefan Speer, Composer, Lyricist
2020 Dead Oceans and LisaSawyer63, Inc. under exclusive license to Columbia Records, a Division of Sony Music Entertainment 2020 Dead Oceans and LisaSawyer63, Inc. under exclusive license to Columbia Records, a Division of Sony Music Entertainment
Donald Johnson, Composer, Lyricist - Khruangbin, Composer, Lyricist, Producer, MainArtist - Leon Bridges, Composer, Lyricist, MainArtist - Austin Michael Jenkins, Composer, Lyricist - Todd Michael Bridges, Composer, Lyricist - Steve Christensen, Producer - Laura Lee Manders, Composer, Lyricist - Mark Stefan Speer, Composer, Lyricist
2020 Dead Oceans and LisaSawyer63, Inc. under exclusive license to Columbia Records, a Division of Sony Music Entertainment 2020 Dead Oceans and LisaSawyer63, Inc. under exclusive license to Columbia Records, a Division of Sony Music Entertainment
Album review
Defying easy definitions, Houston's Khruangbin (Thai for "airplane," or more literally, "engine fly") soar through influences as diverse as Thai pop, Morricone westerns, dub reggae and surf guitar with a constant undercurrent of 70s American soul. The result is an original hybrid awash in cutting edge psychedelia and atmospheric in the extreme—otherworldly instrumental "world" music expertly alloyed by the considerable talents of Laura Lee (bass), Mark Speer (guitar) and Donald "DJ" Johnson (drums). Their artistry lies in being an incredibly tight band making music that sounds loose and jammy.
And until now, the only voices heard on their records were repeated individual words, random conversational snippets and Lee’s soaring wordless vocals. Enter fellow Texan Leon Bridges, the guitarist and retro soul singer who shares Khruangbin's defining impulse to seek new horizons.
Bridges’ well-recorded, confident vocals are front and center in a broad and detailed sonic image, adding welcome new energy to the band’s usual chill moodiness. The closing refrains of the ballad "Conversion" has more than a whiff of Stevie Wonder and he lays his smooth vocals over a repeated, gentle guitar figure on "Midnight." A heavier, more full steam groove powers the EP's standout track, "C-Side," where Johnson’s synthesizer provides body and Chase Jordan's vibes add a piquant touch. This is a low key but promising collaboration that begs the question, why just an EP? © Robert Baird / Qobuz
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 4 track(s)
- Total length: 00:20:55
- Main artists: Khruangbin Leon Bridges
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Dead Oceans
- Genre: Pop/Rock Rock Alternative & Indie
2020 Dead Oceans and LisaSawyer63, Inc. under exclusive license to Columbia Records, a Division of Sony Music Entertainment 2020 Dead Oceans and LisaSawyer63, Inc. under exclusive license to Columbia Records, a Division of Sony Music Entertainment
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