The Pigeon Is Back

 

Pigeon - Backslider [SNDW12052 UK 2023 24-Bit 176.4kHz FLAC]

I ripped and posted the debut EP by Pigeon, Yagana back in April 2022 and it seemed to go down rather well with its blend of post-punk funk jams and afrobeat rhythms. They have just released a follow-up five-track EP, so here it is.

Backslider is a little more sophisticated than their debut with more electronic instrumentation, however it is just as good as the band continue to develop their sound. In fact, there is not one duff track on this 33rpm pressing.

These days, I fear our record stores are beginning to be swamped with average quality, quickly forgettable music - much like they were in the late eighties & early nineties - It is highly refreshing to be able to explore the extraordinary beat creations by a young band from Kent, with a talented vocalist from Guinea. I haven't heard a better electronic-afrobeat single since Masimba Bele.

Enjoy.

A1 Mama Yo Mama Yo

A2 Ikanabore

A3 Backslider

B1 Trust

B2 Infinity