Various - Kind Of Groove Introduces

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Review by Nathalia Fuentes

Album Review: Kind Of Groove – A Funky, Soulful Journey from France If you’re into grooves that make your body move without asking permission, Kind Of Groove by Various is worth a spin. Released under the label of the same name, this French gem blends genres like Funk/Soul and Electronic with styles ranging from Acid Jazz to House. It’s not trying too hard to be cool—it just is. And honestly? That's what makes it stick. The album kicks off with “Let’s Do The Tap Dancing,” and man, does it deliver on its playful promise. This track feels like stepping into a retro dance studio where everyone’s wearing bell-bottoms but somehow still looks effortlessly stylish. The bassline grabs hold of you right away, while the brass hits sprinkle just enough funk to keep things lively. You don’t even need tap shoes to feel the rhythm; your feet will find their own beat. It’s one of those tracks that stays in your head long after the music stops—not because it’s annoying, but because it’s infectious as hell. Another standout is “Welcome Back Brother James.” This tune has a soulful vibe with a dash of nostalgia, like reuniting with an old friend over drinks. The smooth vocals glide over jazzy chords, and there’s something about the way the synths are layered—it’s warm, inviting, but also kinda mysterious. Like, who is Brother James? Is he real? Fictional? Either way, I’d welcome him back anytime. Now, let’s talk about what holds this whole thing together. The mix of Acid Jazz and House gives the album a unique edge—you get the raw energy of live instruments paired with electronic beats that feel both modern and timeless. It’s clear these artists know how to craft sounds that resonate beyond borders, even if they’re coming straight outta France. But here’s the kicker—what really stuck with me wasn’t just the music itself. It was how human it felt. In a world full of overproduced tracks designed for playlists rather than people, Kind Of Groove reminds us why we fell in love with music in the first place: it connects. So yeah, give this album a listen. Whether you're into funky basslines, dreamy synths, or just wanna figure out why Brother James got such a hero's welcome, it’s got something for everyone. Just don’t blame me when you catch yourself randomly busting out moves at your desk.

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Artist: Various
Album: Kind Of Groove Introduces
Rating: 3.0

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Filename: various-kind-of-groove-introduces.zip
  • MP3 size: 12 mb
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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Let's Do The Tap Dancing
I Love My Baby
Loud Minority
Welcome Back Brother James

Video

Loud Minority - United Future Organization

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Catalog Numbers

860046

Labels

Kind Of Groove

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  • Vinyl
  • 12"
  • 33 ⅓ RPM

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Interesting fact about Album

Here’s a fun fact: The album *Kind Of Groove Introduces* by Various artists is a hidden gem from France. It blends Funk, Soul, and Electronic vibes with styles like Acid Jazz and House. One of the standout tracks, "Welcome Back Brother James," feels like a warm hug mixed with a dance floor groove. It’s wild how this French label, Kind Of Groove, managed to create such a unique sound that still resonates with fans of these genres today.

Comments

Killer tune from the old days, jazz 90 styleeee
coachkatieg
2025-03-14
何かのコンピレーションアルバム(acid jazz系だったと思う)に入ってて、好きになって、アルバム買って聴きまくってたなー。
当時20歳前後でJAZZなんて知らなかったけど、大人になったなと酔いしれていた記憶が。今でもたまに聴きたくなるし、テレビで使われてたりして、思い出して聴いています!
barmanstudio
2025-03-13
昔すきだった。カッコいいね。それから50年代メインのモダンジャズばかりきいてます。結局本物には及ばないがいい作品で有ることは否定しない
vaniaputrs
2025-03-13
This so real! I understand
delightfulgem
2025-03-12
今聴いても、カウンターパンチを食らった様なカッコ良さ‼️
vandehoeck
2025-03-11
minolity ?
zepher2000
2025-03-11
Chanon populaire
butengrsud
2025-03-11
This is honestly so fucking cool
ak7490241
2025-03-10
Excellent, merci Nova
socmedcon
2025-03-10
Superb piano and percussion. The rest ain’t bad either.??
keimyrosemolato
2025-03-10
I can hear Spike Spiegel in this
cmwstone
2025-03-10
懐かしい。
世界カレイドスコープ。
marlinadwih263
2025-03-10
awe·some
edanmaster
2025-03-10
WOW!!!! I'm A 60+ year old Jazz Dancer!!!! Chhooonns like this encourages me to strive and be better in life. To dance better and feel good about myself, then to show and encourage other people, and the world, to do what I can do! This is what I call Happiness!!!!
Great song
Shit video
galangserenader
2025-03-09
この曲を知ったのは確か21歳位の時。
当時はMONDO GROSSOやMONDAY MICHIRU
、DJ KRUSHなどカッコイイ音楽にただただ夢中だったけどこの曲はサンプリングの組立て方が凄すぎる。あまりにもマニアックなサンプリングで原曲がなんなのか?インターネットもようやく普及し始めた頃でネタを探すのに苦労した。
この3人は凄すぎて敵わない。マニアックなネタでカッコイイ曲を組み立てる天才だ。
踊らせるというDJの本質よりも完全にジャズミュージシャン❗️
ロバートグラスパーやサンダーキャット、カマシワシントン、テイラーマクファーリンなど今のかっこいい音楽を聴いて思うのはUFOや MONDO GROSSO、SLEEPWALKERを聴いていたんじゃないか?アメリカのジャズミュージシャンからの解釈が今の音楽なんじゃないか?とさえ思ってしまう。カマシワシントンはマサヤンがふいている?と最初聴いた時思ったし。
最近NEMURENAIって曲をサンプリングしたIVY SOLEの DREAMGIRLも素晴らしい。
やはり90'sに音楽や洋服、ライフスタイルに革命が起きたんだね!
thatallredgirl
2025-03-08
カッコ良すぎ…!出だしのサウンドはTV番組のジングルで聞いたことあったけど、全曲聴いて震えた…。いい曲に出会えて幸せ?
awejey
2025-03-07
Cowboy Bebop fightscene lol
grandiyusuf
2025-03-07
Grandi!
jeannettenowak
2025-03-06
such a SIIIICK video editing
llambion
2025-03-05
3人ともイキってるなぁ。
大好きです。
africanation225
2025-03-05
Fans page → https://www.facebook.com/united-future-organization-UFO-56287198849/
campurbout
2025-03-04
カレイドスコープw
inesega
2025-03-04
CD持ってたなぁ
rosiejw28
2025-03-04
United Future Organization (also known as UFO) is a nu-jazz trio made up of Japanese-born Tadashi Yabe (矢部 直, Yabe Tadashi), Toshio Matsuura (松浦 俊夫, Matsuura Toshio) and Frenchman Raphael Sebbag see wikipedia
marvellouska
2025-03-03
かっけーなぁ・・・
steffanyfal
2025-03-02
shits dope
inmywords20
2025-03-02
え、、、天才の音楽に出会った感がすごすぎる。
そしてまだまだ音楽に対して無知なのだと思い知る。。。