Celestial Electric

Celestial Electric is the result of a partnership between London multi- instrumentalist/1960s space-funk devotee Shawn Lee and slick LA vocalist AM. Citing an impressive solo catalog (most recorded under the moniker “Shawn Lee’s Ping Pong Orchestra”), Lee is something of a pop genius -- stitching together records dug from deep in the crates of 1960s and 1970s lounge funk to make something surprisingly distinct in today’s lo-fi/chillwave-dominated indie scene. With AM’s perfectly suited treble, the duo achieve an extremely enjoyable set of tunes that blurs genres and eras such that without a bit of background it’d be tough to discern its origins. Something very “classic” about the effort on a whole. RIYL Zero 7, Beck, Washed Out. Check out 1, 8, 11, 9, or 6.

01. * medium tempo, sun kissed funk groove (2:47)
02. more indie, stop-go feel (3:11)
03. groovy, almost trip-hop vibe w/ a warm, round bass (3:16)
04. moody, growling bassline w/ breakbeat drums and nice vox (3:49)
05. poppy chorus over a sweet & steady groove (3:23)
06. * funky drums, great chorus. Ozark Mountain Bluedevils cover (4:52)
07. 12/8 shuffle … staccato guitar, Clash reference?? (3:54)
08. * slo-mo disco vibe, great arrangement (3:16)
09. * bossa nova rhythm, angular guitar and vocals (3:18)
10. poppier, up-tempo (4:06)
11. * soft & slow, almost Stereolab-y at points (3:34)
12. solid breakbeat groove w/ layered synthwork (3:52)

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