CD Review

On any Saturday night, if you hit enough bars you’ll inevitably come across a funk band with horns. Like classic rock cover bands or acoustic singer-songwriters, funk is a weekend warrior genre. And when these acts aren’t playing college bars with little or no cover, they’re playing “Brick House” at your cousin’s wedding. There is very little distinction, minimal soul and even less authenticity. If you’ve heard one funk band you’ve heard them all…unless of course you’ve heard The Blue Method.

Philadelphia’s finest new funk, The Blue Method, is a powerhouse of downtown heart, that demonstrates a strong legitimacy with their debut album, Kill The Music Vol 1. Skipping right past the sweaty clubs and dance floors most funk bands strive for, they drop you off on a bar stool, in a seedy dive bar down some Philly side street. It’s dark, and empty and way past closing time, but you’re still working on that scotch and Brian William’s soulful voice has got you in it’s grasp. The horns bring the songs alive, and the beats give it life, but it’s Williams unpolished voice that makes their debut effort soar.

Don’t be surprised if they follow up this album by scoring some indie gangster movie.

for more info see thebluemethod.com