KC Roberts And The Live Revolution — Parkdale Funk 1: The Pillage Of Bloor West Village

I can't remember how I first heard of KC Roberts And The Live Revolution, but from the moment I first saw them I was blown away by their self-proclaimed "Parkdale funk."

Roberts and crew combining groovy jazz, soul, horns and a fierce rhythm section on The Pillage Of Bloor West Village to create another daring, dashing album that embraces the best of funk and rock 'n' roll. This record took over a year to create, which won't come as a surprise to anyone able to recognize the intricacies of the layers and rhythms in each song.

Roberts' vocal talents shine brightest on songs such as "Kiss Me Goodnight." He shares harmonies with the soulful Dionne Wilson on tracks "Too Late," the striking 10-minute, 31-second "The Road To Dar Es Salaam" and slower R&B jam "Hop For The Hip."

The time, passion and heart that went into this record is undeniable and will blow your mind whether you peruse Toronto's Parkdale or Vancouver's Granville.