It happens every year amid the autumn release avalanche i.e. something gets overlooked and in this case it’s Hypnotic Brass Ensemble’s excellent single Time. Time (thank you, I’m here all week!) to put that right. This one’s a clattery slice of uptempo funk with Latin-style horns and sung verses and hook along with a 16-bar and a 24-bar rap from band member Seba Graves who, it transpires, also plays trombone for the band. Some people have all the talent. This one tells an autobiographical and inspirational tale about rising out of poverty due to nurturing natural talent with endless practice. If there was any justice, this would be coming out on 45. Maybe if enough people make enough noise…
(Out now on Pheelco Entertainment)
