Funky Jam by Calvertron: A Trip Down Electro House Lane
Alright, let’s talk about Funky Jam by Calvertron. Released in 2010 under BugEyed Records (shoutout to Canada for this gem), it’s one of those albums that kinda sneaks up on you. It’s not trying too hard to be cool, but somehow, it just works. The genre? Electronic. The style? Electro House. And yeah, it’s got that vibe—like you’re at a house party where everyone’s vibing but no one’s showing off.
Now, I’ve gotta say, the titular track “Funky Jam” is where it’s at. It’s simple, punchy, and has this groove that digs into your brain like an earworm you don’t wanna get rid of. There’s something about the beat—it’s not overproduced, just clean enough to make you nod your head but raw enough to feel real. Like, if you’re cleaning your room or stuck in traffic, this track turns those boring moments into mini dance parties. You know what I mean?
But here’s the kicker—the remix version, “Funky Jam (Cold Blank’s La Cucaracha Ya No Puede Caminar Mix).” Whoa. This one takes the original and flips it into something wild. It’s got this quirky, almost chaotic energy that feels like someone threw a bunch of random ideas into a blender and hit puree. Somehow, though, it all comes together. The little sound effects and tweaks they added give it this playful edge, like the music equivalent of doodling in the margins of your notebook during a boring meeting. It’s fun, unpredictable, and honestly, it’s the kind of track that makes you go, “Wait, what just happened?” in the best way possible.
What’s cool about this album is how unpretentious it feels. It doesn’t take itself too seriously, and that’s refreshing. You can tell Calvertron just wanted to make something people could enjoy without overthinking it. And honestly, isn’t that what Electro House is all about? Dancing, letting loose, and not worrying if your moves look ridiculous?
So yeah, Funky Jam might not be some groundbreaking masterpiece, but it’s got heart. It’s the kind of album that reminds you music doesn’t always have to change your life to make your day better. Oh, and fun fact—I listened to this while making toast the other day, and now I can’t eat toast without hearing “La Cucaracha Ya No Puede” in my head. Weird, right?
