Cargo Records

Humanize

Reissue to tie in with the World cup single out June 5th. HUMANIZE the bands 2001 debut, clearly defines the BIG BOSS MAN sound.

Produced by Mike Pelanconi (Graham Coxon), the result is a hip Hammond hybrid of 60's and 70's drenched R'n'B, Funk, Latin, Jazz, Soul and Pop! The track PARTY 7 is currently featured in the ad 'Henry' featuring Thierry Henry and Eric Cantona - as part of the NIKE WORLDCUP 2006 'JOGA TV' campaign which will be featured worldwide across all media. Album was used exclusively as the soundtrack for the BAFTA nominated short film "Sweet" featuring THE MIGHTY BOOSH, the band actually performing in the nightclub sequences in the film (now available for first time on Mighty Boosh 2 DVD). Since it's release, tracks have featured on compilations including The THIEVERY CORPORATION'S 'Outernational Sound'. BBM have built up a loyal following touring extensively in the UK and Europe. They have taken their infectious ramshackle road-show around Spain twice (selling out 500+ venues), and through Germany and Italy. They have played huge festivals in France, as well as being invited by Artemy Troitsky (Russia's answer to John Peel) for a special one-off in Moscow, all of which have helped them earn their deserved reputation as the punks of Hammond funk! Their 2005 follow up "Winner" was produced by Morgan Nicholls (The Streets, Gorillaz) with whom BBM collaborated for two remix versions of Paul Weller's UK Top 20 hit "The Bottle". "Solid ebony sounds that merge Latin, funk, rhythm & blues and soul - 5/5" Musik Magazine. "A joyful romp through Hammond-flecked funk and acid jazz-tinged songs" Music Week. "a dash of psychedelic mod-funk-jazz seasoned with the merest sprinkle of Madness - 8/10" The Mix. "Music to make your head explode with joy." What's On. "pulsing Hammonds, crisp drumming and uplifting music that flits between soul jazz, psychedelic boogaloo" . Music: 5/5 Sonic: