Oh my good lord, what have we here?! Ladies and gentlemen the movement I am about to dive into is a band known as Freak Motif, seriously, and damn I need that shirt yesterday. This is an international musician collective with members from Venezuela, Chile, Japan and Canada who have an undying love for music that makes you move. They have been together for nine years and love to put on completely improvised shows, hot damn! Or should I say Hot Plate, because that's the handle for their latest album. The album dropped in October and is guaranteed to warm up any winter, and considering these guys operate out of Calgary and Montreal, they're gonna need that heat. I am beyond excited this monstrously cool collection of groove sessions was slid across my desk so let's go.
When I say this group loves music that makes you move, I mean they love ALL the good stuff. Funk reggae, disco - all marinated in a thick Latin American musical marinade. This music compels you to move like holy writ. Every track pays big homage to the great dance movements of decades past. There is an intentionally placed vintage vibration that coats everything in rose tinted glasses. They hand picked the cream of the crop when it comes to their influences and assembled a celebration made of big brass climaxes, wicked keys and deeply sensual guitar work. It is grandiose and unapologetic in its coolness. A lot of the tracks on the album are instrumental and each instrument takes their turn at that lead vocal spot, including the drums, which is one of my personal favorite moments. There is also sensational vocal work done by Lady C. whose pipes are right on brand with the vintage vibe. While Freak Motif is very agile on their feet and unafraid to improvise live, this album is held very well together. I think it speaks volumes that they are able to master both the known and unknown with such grace - very cool. The assembly on this album is class all the way. They go for big and classic sound. I think the production should be given their due since the album is very much a callback, but utilizes the best of what modern technology can provide keeping the sound original and modern. How do I begin with who will appreciate this album? Well, obviously if you love the groovy movements of the ‘60s and ‘70 you'll be right at home but I would say the appeal for this album goes far beyond that. I think anyone who wants to dance and revel in complex and fruitful composition will be into it. Hell, if you just wanna get in your car, put on your loudest pair of sunglasses and just feel cool for no damn reason, Hot Plate is your answer. One final fun fact, this album came out on a limited edition red vinyl, f**k that's cool.
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