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Flow Dynamics

Flow Dynamics is an Aussie funk band. A really good Aussie funk band. Just got my hands on their debut disc, and after half a spin I can tell it's going to be on heavy rotation for a long, long time.

A throwback to raw 70s soul/funk, with a low dose of beatbox botox for our times. If you're generally a fan of the music posted on this blog, you'll want to own this one. I had to order it from Australia, but it was well worth the wait.

In any case, sip these:

Flow Dynamics—Up In The Party

Flow Dynamics—Superjam

Flow Dynamics—Straight From The Ground

Flow Dynamics—Live In The Mix

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Look for Flow Dynamics on the next podcast, also to feature The Gang Font, The Bad Plus, Feist, MIKA, Gang Starr, Black Sabbath feat. Dio and many more. By the way, have you given either of my sloppy podcasts a shot yet? They're random, harmless and talk-free, as I haven't figured out how to incorporate speech yet.

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Bonus Track:

For some reason, this song has been in my head all day.

POTUSA—Feather Pluckn

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Finally, another ridiculous installment of this ridiculous series appears to be up: Planet Unicorn, pt. 3.

My unhealthy infatuation with this shit is becoming a cause for concern.

Give it up for Feathers.

"I don't mean to brag...

...I don't mean to boast, but I called the Rage opener on this here post."

Don't believe me? Here's one of many, many pieces of crappy YouTube evidence.

One reader predicted a "Take The Power Back" opener, which would have been really cool; especially since that song hadn't been in their rotation for years before they split. That said, the metaphor would have been a bit too cheesy for this band. I'm glad they went with "Testify" to kick it off. More of a statement, in my opinion. Looks like the place was as insane as expected. Any first-hand witnesses out there?

Well, I hope you've all enjoyed this little obsessive RATM run. We'll keep an eye on them. In the meantime, keep your finigers crossed for more dates and, eventually, studio time. Thanks for your feedback.

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I welcome you back to the rest of the music world with a little Gogol Bordello.

This band is hysterical, and I was surprised to see that this song was still a blogosphere virgin...

...until now. Pop!

Gogol Bordello—East Infection

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