And it’s that piano that slyly bleeds into the next track, the nostalgic slow jam “Fingerprints.” And though you guys infuse it with a lush tone normally reserved for slow dances and lovers’ moments, we’re instead given a tale of forgotten memories and the rise of new wisdom. “Swamp Thing” switches up things once again with a head-nodding and undeniably funky electric bass/piano pairing as we’re told about that thing creeping just below the surface. With its poetic lyrics, it’s also one of the most beautiful musical love letters that anyone can ever hope to receive. The latter is a bit reminiscent of Stevie Wonder‘s sound during his The Secret Life of Plants era.

But then as we come down from the high, you hit us with the sensual one-two punch of “Borderline With My Atoms” and “Breathing Underwater.” The former, a seductive lover’s groove that’s sure to soundtrack many nights to come, features Nai Palm‘s breathy sighs and coos as the fellas of the band, Perrin Moss, Paul Bender and Simon Mavin, lay down a sensuous guitar and synth groove that sounds like silk feels against the skin. Then you give us the acid trip of “Laputa,” a tribute to animator Hayao Miyazaki, which is all airy synths and thick vibrating bass. Not only did you all double down on the unique blend of soul, hip-hop, jazz and electronic music that lured us in, but you expanded upon it and, over 18 breathtaking tracks, you provide us with one of the best musical journeys of the year.Īfter leading us off with a trippy, glitchy intro, you guys get right to the good stuff with “Shaolin Monk Motherfunk.” The song represents the general feel of the album with its ever-changing sound keeping us on our toes and not letting us get too comfortable with just one style. But nothing, and we mean nothing, could’ve prepared us for this album. Then, late last year, you teased us with your By Fire EP and a brief taste of what was to come on your highly anticipated sophomore release, Choose Your Weapon. Who exactly do you think you are? First you captivate us with your 2013 debut Tawk Tomahawk, which was full of chilled out ethereal vibes and so good that we just had to give you our Bounce-Worthy seal of approval.

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