Denki Groove is the beloved Japanese cult classic duo consisting of Takkyu Ishino and Pierre Taki. Together they make the goofiest, most amusing, infectuously danceable hip-house-adjacent music one could ask for. Flash Papa is their sophomore album and--while not quite as spectacular as their debut--is sure to inspire ear-to-ear smiling and beguilement. On tracks like the audaciously, borderline satrically Miami bass cut "Miami Paradise" and the cybernetic Fraggle-anthem of "Cafe De Oni," Denki Groove demonstrate their unique take on all things dance music. If you have yet to experience Denki Groove, their debut is an excellent start, and after rinsing that release enough times, dive into this one and prepare for a non-stop pleasant experience. The album is perfectly executed goofy fun that actually benefits from its moments of datedness and, despite offering an almost childlike sense of whimsy, cannot be ignored for its expert musicianship nonetheless.
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