{"product_id":"funk-kraut","title":"Funk Kraut","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZombie Zombie's\u003c\/strong\u003e second LP on Born Bad is a fine example of the style the trio has been embodying: instrumental music played live, for synths and drums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe album kicks off with \"\u003cem\u003eNo Cruise Control\u003c\/em\u003e\", a big bad sedan that effortlessly eats up the distance at 120 BPM. Kraut as can be, with a twist. And as far as funk goes, it's not Bootsy Collins, but there's a whiff. Space is structured by synth patterns, for optimized drumming: forward, straight and fluid, top-notch suspension (Cosmic Neman and Dr Schoonberg take care of business on drums).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThey treat themselves to a diversion via Darmstadt to take some musique concrete on board: mechanical birds chirp, the odd atonal piano here and there. Nerds will appreciate liner notes detailing the equipment used: about twenty synths and they still describe it as minimal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis was a quick affair, recorded by Laurent Deboisgisson in the studio of Cheveu's singer. A pretty straightforward job, and a far cry from their previous concept album.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLet us praise \u003cstrong\u003eKrikor Kouchian's\u003c\/strong\u003e mix: drums have been resampled with some restraint, and that LinnDrum kick lightens up the overall mix. It marks a notable evolution in the band's sound and adds some dynamic.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Born Bad","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":51335688618315,"sku":"R9272-5799","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"LP - Black","offer_id":51335688651083,"sku":"R9272-4542","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/image006_e3043222-d8d4-412f-8f52-10a6af303aa6.jpg?v=1752237975","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/de\/products\/funk-kraut","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}