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The explosion in the black music scene in Spain over the last few years
is undeniable and THE SWEET VANDALS have been at the forefront ofEuropean soul and funk bands since they released their first album in
2007. Starting in small clubs where they built up their sound the band
has gone on to perform at top festivals such as Womad, Pori Jazz
Festival and Blue Note. Other accolades include European tours,
particularly popular in France and Germany, worldwide gigs and
performances for the BBC and the legendary Rockplast TV show on
Germany’s WDR. All this has helped the band earn their nickname as
the hardest working band in Europe. After three albums with the
Düsseldorf based label Unique they have decided to make the jump to
their own label SWEET RECORDS.
These heartfelt musicians are now putting all their knowledge learned
from touring and recording into their work at their own studio, FUNKAMEBA STUDIOS. Used as The Vandals’ headquarters, FUNKAMEBA STUDIOS had recorded many of Spain’s up and coming bands. It’s here in this musical laboratory made up of vintage tunes, tapes and gear that THE SWEET VANDALS’ latest creation was born. Their fourth album, “AFTER ALL”, is their best work yet and a modern day soul and funk masterpiece.
THE SWEET VANDALS’ obsession with finding the right sound for each
of their songs is a hallmark of their work and this reaches its peak in
“AFTER ALL”. You’ll find their trademark wild funk along with the classic
sounds of Hi Records or Atlantic in some smart soul tunes. You can hear
Mayka Edjole’s powerful and unique vocals flood the tape with her
energy or hear her whisper her beautiful and honest lyrics into the mic
as if she were right beside us. Experimenting with new sounds you’ll
discover amazing vocal, horns and strings arrangements backed by a
tight and always ready to funk rhythm section. “AFTER ALL” is a concept
album with a great variety of styles and of course tons and tons of soul.
THE SWEET VANDALS eat, sleep and breathe funk and soul. True to their roots but with a contemporary twist they follow the only path they know : wherever their music takes them.