November 2024 |
The Baker Brothers- The Next Last Party
British Funk Renegades - Baker Brothers: A Legacy of Groove and Innovation
The Baker Brothers Unveil Their Boldest Album Yet: The Next Last Party
The Baker Brothers dive headfirst into punchy disco, blue-eyed soul, and yacht rock with their latest album, The Next Last Party. This record is a sonic journey, blending anthemic disco, hard-edged funk, and melancholic soul, featuring powerhouse vocals from Hannah Williams and Frankie Connolly. Recorded between 2020 and 2024, the band has refined their sound, achieving a natural yet dynamic progression that effortlessly fuses their celebrated funk roots with new sonic explorations.
Known for their forward-thinking musical evolution, The Baker Brothers continue to push boundaries while delivering music that feels both familiar and compelling. The Next Last Party is a testament to their ability to embrace and reinterpret the myriad sounds that have shaped them, resulting in an album that crashes worlds together in a thrilling, cohesive experience.
Track Highlights:
1. Sunrise - A fiery funk anthem about a party that you just don’t want to end - featuring Hannah Williams' powerful vocals.
2. Heartbreaker - A Brit-funk soul stomper with punchy horns, driving bass, and an emotive vocal from Geoff, capped with a gospel-inspired chorus.
3. You Are The One - A fun, classic, bouncy slap bass track.
4. Sleepwalking - A Thundercat-meets-Hiatus Kaiyote vibe with a socially conscious message, highlighted by NOLO's warm, enveloping vocals.
5. Yesterday Holding On - Nostalgic blue-eyed soul that reminisces about youthful love and dreamy nights.
6. The Brexican - A live, broken beat instrumental reflecting the polarising effects of Brexit.
7. No Sweat - A loose yet tight jam with swirling guitar delays and a wonky bass line.
8. Western Morning - A soulful, uplifting tune about supporting friends in tough times, vocally delivered by Frankie Connolly.
9. I Hate It When You Go - Inspired by 1980s dream pop, exploring life's tensions and the balance between ambition and love.
10. Unrest - A punchy, tension-filled track about the struggles with addiction.
11. All The Time - A tender, easy-listening song with shimmering strings, expressing deep love and a longing to be understood.
