These two collections, (From The Volt, One) was released last November, come in the midst of an exciting time for Lack of Afro. With a rekindled live show firmly back on the circuit, he and his band have a busy summer lining up, with festival appearances confirmed at Camp Bestival, Wychwood Festival and more to be announced.
As with the first collection, the soulful vocals of repeat collaborator Elliott Cole appear, this time on the laid-back groove of ‘Never Love Again’. Originally recorded in 2015, this one has previously not seen the light of day.
“Recorded in the same session as 'Lost In A Friend's Eye' [From The Volt, One], this one came together quickly.” explains Adam Gibbons AKA Lack of Afro “I do remember snapping a bass string halfway through the recording though - an incredibly rare occurrence which hasn't happened before or since! Elliott's voice is on form as always, and this track comes complete with a reference to 'Sunny' in the outro.”
The drum heavy and funky number ‘Numero Seenko’ was first released as the B-side of ‘A Time For...’ back in 2011 and went on to be used in the film 'Dumb & Dumber To'. Also previously unreleased, the tight and groove laden ‘We Need One More (Interlude)’ was written for a film that never was.
“I originally recorded as a cue for a heist movie that didn't end up happening (note the 'Ocean's Eleven' reference in the title), I'd always intended on fleshing it out with additional instruments, but when it came to doing so, it seemed like the vibe was being smothered. So I've left it here as it was originally recorded - just the good stuff of bass, drums and percussion!”
With a career pushing close to two decades, these latest collections offer a fascinating insight into some of the forgotten corners of the Lack of Afro universe.
Tracklist:
1. A Month of Summers
2. Never Love Again (feat. Elliott Cole)
3. Getting Kinda Boring
4. Numero Seenko
5. First Break
6. We Need One More (Interlude)
7. Not Too Late (feat. Elliott Cole)
8. Daddy Brings His a Game
9. Day Is Done
10. Junior's In
11. Spooky
