Burning Sole Switzerland レコード& CD

Review: Besides having one a particularly crucial name, Mannheim artist Freethinker Funk Essence knows his way around a big fat juicy groove. Building up a solid reputation on Timewarp and Hungarian imprint Mustbeat, here we find him landing on rising Swiss funk imprint Burning Sole with two limited work outs; "Ocean Drive" struts with some fine jazz boogie with fizzy Jean-Jacques Perrey style synth squiggles galore. "Liquor Bar" rolls at a slightly more leisurely pace, a swaggering break and lazy woozy keys. Only 100 pressed.

Review: Swiss label Burning Sole serves up two sizzling instrumental funk tracks here by the Freethinker Funk Essence, an artist out of Germany with credits on Kraak Records, MustBeat and Timewarp Music. The opener 'Cathouse Funk' is an exotic groover with sitar leads, flutes and chasing rhythms that put you in mind of 60s detective spy themes. 'Outlaw' then slows down and layers up guitar licks doused in endless echo, which lends it a psyched-out feel, as if you're on an acid trip in the desert, chilling by the campfire. As well as a black version, we also have a turquoise version available.

Review: Swiss label Burning Sole serves up two sizzling instrumental funk tracks here by the Freethinker Funk Essence, an artist out of Germany with credits on Kraak Records, MustBeat and Timewarp Music. The opener 'Cathouse Funk' is an exotic groover with sitar leads, flutes and chasing rhythms that put you in mind of 60s detective spy themes. 'Outlaw' then slows down and layers up guitar licks doused in endless echo, which lends it a psyched-out feel, as if you're on an acid trip in the desert, chilling by the campfire. As well as a black version, we also have a turquoise version available.

Review: Burning Sole does a fine job of putting Switzerland on the map for red hot funk and it has for a long old time now. The latest missive from the mountains is a heavily limited 7" from Freethinker Funk Essence that kicks off with 'Just Need Your Love' (feat Ria Currie). It has plenty of swing to it and warm organ chord vamps that bring an old school feel while funky riffs and the belting vocals really make it standout. 'Motorcycle Girl' is a low slung funker with more guitar riffs piled up next to loose percussion.

Review: The Burning Sole label deals in small run 7"s that pack a massive punch and that is the case with this latest 45. As well as offering it up on stand back wax they have pressed these tidy blue versions of Freethinker Funk Essence's latest missive 'Just Need Your Love' (feat Ria Currie). It swings and has arm chords right thorough the middle as well as a perfectly energising vocal. Flip it over and you will find 'Motorcycle Girl' which is slower but no less funky.