Album Review: Vocalodut 2 by AnimeProject – A Funkot Fever Dream You Didn’t Know You Needed
Alright, let’s talk about Vocalodut 2 by AnimeProject. Released in 2016, this Indonesian gem is a wild ride through the quirky and infectious world of Funkot—a subgenre of electronic music that feels like it was made for chaotic dance floors or maybe just your living room when no one’s watching. The album comes from the label Anime-Project (yep, same as the artist name), and honestly? It’s got that DIY charm mixed with some serious earworm potential.
First off, let me just say—this thing slaps. Like, hard. If you’re not familiar with Funkot, imagine a mix of funky basslines, glitchy beats, and an energy level that screams “I don’t care if I make sense, just MOVE.” And boy, does Vocalodut 2 deliver on that front.
Now, there are eight tracks here, but two really stuck out to me: "Sakitnya Tuh Disini 2014 Db [Funktrance]" and "Panda Hero 2014 Db [Funky Hardstyle]."
“Sakitnya Tuh Disini” hits different. It starts with this bouncy rhythm that feels kinda nostalgic, like hearing a song you used to jam to at some random party years ago. But then—the drop! Oh man, the drop just flips everything upside down. There’s this crazy blend of trance synths layered over funky percussion, and suddenly you’re caught between wanting to vibe chill and losing your mind on the dance floor. I couldn’t stop humming the melody for days after listening to it. Plus, the title translates to something like “The Pain Is Right Here,” which gives it this oddly relatable edge. Like, yeah, life hurts sometimes, but hey, at least we’ve got sick beats to cry-dance to.
Then there’s “Panda Hero.” Okay, first of all—what even IS this track? It’s so weirdly addictive. Imagine a panda wearing shades, busting moves in a neon-lit jungle while lasers shoot everywhere. That’s what this song sounds like. The funky hardstyle vibes hit you right away, and before you know it, you’re bobbing your head like a bobblehead doll on caffeine. There’s this playful vibe throughout, almost like AnimeProject was just messing around in the studio and accidentally created pure chaos magic. Respect.
The rest of the album keeps the energy up too. Tracks like “World End Dancehall” and “Senbonzakura RMX” bring their own flavors to the table, blending J-pop influences with heavy electronic production. Honestly, it’s refreshing to hear something so unapologetically experimental yet still super fun.
But here’s the kicker—listening to Vocalodut 2 feels like stepping into another dimension where genres don’t matter, rules don’t exist, and everyone’s invited to the party. It’s messy, loud, and absolutely unforgettable. And isn’t that what good music should be?
So yeah, give this album a spin if you’re looking for something totally out-there. Just don’t blame me if you find yourself randomly dancing in public. Or googling pandas in sunglasses.
