The Yellow Belt

The third release in Karate Body’s Belt Series elevates the party. For the last six years or so, Lucky Pineapple has made our little planet three dimensional with its progressive mix of styles, from Caribbean to gypsy, funk to prog. Now they clobber us with “Kablooey,” an instrumental anthem chock full of what has made this collective a favorite for years: flashy horns, ass-shaking percussion and sunny guitar tones. After their sold-out showcase at this year’s SXSW Festival in Austin, it’s only a matter of time before LP’s infectious repertoire finds its way into stereos and clubs everywhere.

Joining them are Chicago compadres Prizzy Prizzy Please. Also an alum of SXSW 2010, P3 has put the cheek in tongue and cheek for years, bringing you hits like “Shorgasm” and “Ride the Love Bullet.” Now, on the heels of the release of their new album, Chroma Cannon (via Joyful Noise), comes “Super Volcano,” an explosive jam led by white-hot falsetto, scorching keys and saxophones. Like “Kablooey,” “Super Volcano” can only be found on this release. No digital.

The Yellow Belt arrives in late April, and will be available at two LP/Prizzy shows — April 23 at Zanzabar in Louisville and April 24 at The Bishop in Bloomington, Ind. Like the last two belts, only 500 will be pressed with 100 copies going to each band. Karate Body will have 300 for sale at $6.

Pre-order begins at midnight EST, here, on April 2.

01. April 2010 by admin
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