Name: The Abominable EP
Brand: El Michels Affair

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BCR106LP

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2021-11-26

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0349223010619

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

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1 / Extended format: Yes / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / blue

Artist

El Michels Affair

Genre GB

Funk / Soul

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Big Crown

Big Crown Records is a Brooklyn based independent record label started in 2016 by Leon Michels & Danny Akalepse. With a focus on soul, funk, and R&B music, Big Crown has quickly gained recognition for its high-quality releases and commitment to preserving the sound of classic genres.

The label's founders, Leon Michels and Danny Akalepse, bring decades of experience in the music industry to their work at Big Crown. Michels is a renowned producer and multi-instrumentalist who has worked with artists such as Lee Fields and Sharon Jones. Akalepse is a respected DJ and collector known for his deep knowledge of rare records.

Since its inception, Big Crown Records has released albums from an impressive roster of talented artists including *Lee Fields*, *The Shacks*, *Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band*, and many more. The label prides itself on working closely with its artists to create unique and authentic music that resonates with listeners.

New York City based Funk/Soul instrumental band founded by Leon Michels in 2005.
El Michels Affair is a renowned Funk/Soul instrumental band hailing from the vibrant city of New York. With their unique blend of groovy melodies and soulful tunes, they have captivated audiences since their inception in 2005. Led by the talented musician Leon Michels, this band has become synonymous with exceptional musicality and infectious rhythms. Their music transcends boundaries and takes listeners on a captivating journey through the realms of funk and soul. Experience the magic of El Michels Affair as they transport you to a world filled with irresistible beats and timeless melodies.
Step into the mesmerizing world of El Michels Affair, a sensational Funk/Soul instrumental band that originated in the heart of New York City. Founded by the gifted musician Leon Michels in 2005, this group has been enchanting audiences with their incredible musical prowess ever since. Immerse yourself in their signature blend of groovy melodies and soulful tunes that are sure to leave you craving for more. With each performance, El Michels Affair effortlessly showcases their unrivaled talent and passion for creating unforgettable music experiences.

El Michels Affair follows up the massive success of their full length Yeti Season with The Abominable EP. A collection of unreleased tracks, alternate takes, and instrumentals from the Yeti Season recording sessions. El Michael’s Affair blending their signature cinematic soul sound with in­uences from Turkish Funk and the grittiest of Bollywood soundtracks yielded an instant classic The Fader calls “a carnival of dusty funk and soul”.

The EP starts off with the unreleased gem “Messy Grass” whose synth intro, peppered with distant yeti cries, gives way to a tremendous backing track that Tamer Pinarbasi’s Qanun dances over. On “Cham Cham” El Michael’s Affair invites Piya Malik to the microphone again to share her styled storytelling vocals over the instrumental track from Yeti Season’s “Perfect Harmony”. Where some of the tunes on the EP have vocals added, some of them have them removed letting the band take center stage; “Poison Song”, “Uncut Gem”, “Smoked”, and “Progress” are all instrumental here giving them a wholly different energy than the vocal versions.

The EP is released with two different covers, each one has two paintings from different Ghanaian mobile cinema artists commissioned through Chicago’s Deadly Prey Gallery and are interpretations of the original album artwork. One version is paintings by Stoger and Heavy J, who also contributed cover paintings to the Return To The 37th Chamber album. The other version of the cover is two paintings by Teshie and Farkira. These Covers at sold at random.

The Abominable EP

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