Melbourne’s fertile music scene is the gift that keeps on giving. The Putbacks have been around for a minute but this is their first proper release. Produced by Paul Bender (Hiatus Kaiyote) their self-titled debut is filled with delicious 70s flavored acid soul funk and heavy guitar rhythms. “The Ways” is dark psychedelic funk that meshes perfectly with the raspy soulful vocals of Bilal. “Hold On” is slinky instrumental organ grinding funk with hypnotic chords. “No Man No” is a mellow groove with heavenly strings courtesy of Miquel Atwood Ferguson that channels early Charles Stepney recordings. Each of the sixteen tracks here packs a punch and serves up uncompromising gritty funk just the way we like it. After backing Emma Donovan a few years back they’re ready to take center stage. If you like 70s groups like the Meters and early Stax recordings then you’re gonna love this.
