BULLFROG
A Little Ropeadope Disc
Ropeadope Records
· Montreal’s best kept secret too big for their own pond.
· No frog jokes please.
Word-play meets world vibe, as Canada’s pre-eminent DJ, Kid Koala (a.k.a. Eric San), escorts his jazz band into the international spotlight with the release of its debut LP. Old-school funk grooves circa Sly and the Family Stone blend seamlessly with elements of hip-hop, rap and DJ mixology. Best experienced live, Mark Robertson’s singing and guitar playing highlight and enhance the vinyl samples and synthesized loops laid down by Kid Koala. The enrapturing result is a hybrid of sophisticated musical appreciation interpreted for the fun-loving masses. A brilliant mood-setter, amusingly packaged like a child’s book, this innovative album integrates material from Bullfrog’s two limited-release EPs with several new gems.
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