Close your eyes and switch off your phone, allow your mind to wander', is the seductive sound in Intruduction. Ghost Funk Orchestra invites you to close your eyes and take a deep dive into your subconscious - if you dare, of course. An Ode To Escapism is a logical but somewhat heavier sequel to the previous album A Song For Paul, which many listeners associated with the films of Quentin Tarantino.
The ten-man band from New York still gives you the feeling that the trippy 70s are about to begin. Funky instrumentals are alternated with strong sung songs like Queen Bee, in which singers Lo Gwynn, Romi Hanoch and Megan Mancini take the lead. They sing about themes such as fear of the unknown. But, it sounds elsewhere reassuring, 'as long as you have your headphones on, you're safe and hidden'. Excellent advice in anxious times! (RME)more
