The King Khan & BBQ Show - The King Khan & BBQ Show

Ah, the majesty. The first of two records by the King Khan & BBQ Show and one of my favourite album covers I have seen in a very long time. For those who do not know King Khan: He is one mother fucking wild soul singing rock and roller from Montreal. His band King Khan and the Shrines have been rocking the European and North American scenes for the past ten years. I once heard a man say he was better than James Brown (but then quickly heard someone talk some sense into that man). For those who have not seen King Khan: his stage presence has the electricity of Bowie, except this is not an androgynous glittery British man, but rather a shirtless, turbanized, jewel incrusted Indian. Fear him. Fear his wrath. It is awesome. 

Alongside the supreme genius of King Khan is Mark Sultan, otherwise known as the masterful BBQ. He also plays the guitar as well as the drums (with his feet). A multitasking duo if I've ever seen one. I have to say, it's very impressive to see two dudes on stage in turbans commence a mosh pit while playing doo-wop music. Grab a partner and jump around.

Gulliver

(touch the nun with your cursor and you shall receiveth the goods)

                          

Fdel - Audiofdelity

1. That's His Name (Intro)
2. Rocksteady
3. Dusty Fingers (Featuring Downsyde)
4. Instrumental Proficiency
5. A Fuller Culture
6. Get Up On Ya Feet
7. Shake Ya' Pants
8. Ladies & Gentlemen
9.The Crew
10. Bring It On
11. Let The Beat Kick

Upkeeping with my monthly theme of hardhittin' party albums here is an absolute treat from our pals at Freestyle Records. I originally picked this record up thinking it would be some kind of afro-cuban, but apparently Fdel is not a reference to a fatted communist. I think the only parallel I can draw between the two is in relation to that video of Castro falling down the stairs. When Fdel hits the deck, people get the fuck up. With the same urgency too. Once you make it seconds into the second track you'll sell your Toyota Corolla and buy a 1967 Convertible Cadillac Eldorado. Your friends might even call you Huggy Bear. Any fans of Chris Joss or Fatboy Slim should be at home here, 'sept Audiofdelity is considerably chunkier. To be fair, Fdel makes a fool of Fatboy in the field of turntablism (Fdel exuding the proficiency of an X-ecutioner) and his ear for samples is to die for. It's not everyday you catch a producer breeze through an Aretha Franklin track and pack more oomph into it. It's a perfect mixture of '70s soul music and '90s break. James Brown's licks with Mr. Scruff's kicks. I promise, this is a guaranteed gem for any fans of joy. Unfettered joy. This record is mighty groovy folks, mighty groovy.

Enjoy.
Gaddamn,
Gaddamn.

-The Cool Jerk

(clickin' the head will take you to the download link)