I honestly couldn't tell you the first thing about jazz fusion, but I can tell you that ZAKU is awesome! This EP demands your attention right away, and holds it in a way that instrumental music can sometimes struggle to. Every musician in the band is clearly very talented. Without feeling repetitive, the EP still manages to be plenty memorable. Could I run ten miles nonstop? Heck no. Could I while listening to ZAKU? I think maybe I could.. Also, the album art is incredible. Rad stuff all around! Unicorn Hole
i appreciate that the album art is in space considering what a stellar recording of a stellar assortment of tunes this is from a stellar lineup of a stellar band Jim Nomad
I'm a bit late picking up on these guys. Been discovering music retroactively on Data Garden through Spaceship Aloha. That said, I really was delighted to find this album. Instant buy. Can't pick a favorite track, but I will say Hot Plate all the way through Stomper feels like the strongest opening trio of songs that I've heard in awhile on any album. It doesn't hurt that it makes me feel like Mega Man exploring perilous worlds. Dev Bhat
The Philadelphia group sharpen their hooks and internal dyanmics for a fun and non-dorky take on power pop anyone can get behind. Bandcamp New & Notable Mar 26, 2024