Label: Mute Records
RIYL: Grover Washington Jr., Herbie Hancock, Snarky Puppy
FCC: Clean
Focus: 3, 5
A Certain Ratio’s newest album explores the experimental side of jazz-funk. Heavy on a unique mix of electronic instrumentals and traditional brass, “1982” features female vocalist Ellen Beth Abdi on several songs, introducing a higher and flowier sound. The album is great for background noise while doing other tasks and for just wanting to groove and jam! Definitely use headphones while listening to “1982,” it’ll change the experience entirely!
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