Mankind Woman by Brant Bjork
Mankind Woman is the thirteenth solo record by Brant Bjork.
Although this is indeed a Brant Bjork record it is the first record Brant Bjork solely collaborates with a producer and co-writer, his LowDesertPunkBand guitarist and friend, Bubba Dupree.
Only Brant and Bubba wrote and performed the music along with guest appearances by bass player Armand Secco Sabal, Nick Oliveri and Vocalist Sean Wheeler who has been a touring member of the LowDesertPunkBand.
In March of 2018, the recording took place at Zainaland, a creative Villa owned by Brant Bjork's wife, Zaina Alwan, in the California desert town of 29 Palms. The record was recorded and engineered by Yosef Sanborn who also owns and operates Massive FX pedals in Los Angeles. Multiple pedals designed by Yosef were used by Brant and Bubba for this record. Additional tracks were recorded by Bubba Dupree at Brant Bjork's home studio in Venice beach California.
Brant Bjork and Bubba DuPree describe the sound of Mankind Woman as modern classic. It is evidently clear that both Brant and Bubba specialize in the craft of the sound and feel of the music spawned in the 60's and 70's and this record is undoubtedly a testament to this great era of song and sound, however the intention was not to try to recapture or mimic in retro terms these influences but to strive for a contemporary quality.
Brant Bjork might have gone deeper in the lyrics than on any record before. Focusing on personal sensitivities, elite hypocrisies, racism, sexism and the daily struggle to find Peace, love and understanding in today's American society.
Once again, Brant Bjork makes here a record that reminds the listener that it was the ingredients of jazz, blues and funk that makes rock music taste so good.
Tracklist
| 1. | Jungle In The Sound | 4:06 |
| 2. | Mary (You're Such A Lady) | 4:10 |
| 3. | Jesus Was A Bluesman | 4:59 |
| 4. | Cleaning Out The Ashtray | 6:35 |
| 5. | Duke Of Dynamite | 5:37 |
| 6. | Shitkickin' Now | 3:16 |
| 7. | Stardust & Diamons Eyes | 6:31 |
| 8. | Been So Long | 2:36 |
Credits
TRACKLIST:
CHOCOLATIZE
LAZY WIZARDS
CHARLIE GIN
MANKIND WOMAN
PISCES
SWAGGER & SWAY
SOMEBODY
PRETTY HAIRY
BRAND NEW OLD TIMES
1968
NATION OF INDICA
License
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Brant Bjork epitomizes Desert Rock and his work has become synonymous with it. Whether one is considering his pioneering work in Kyuss and Fu Manchu, the stylistic exploration undertaken with Ché or his 25 year solo career, which has undoubtedly become his greatest contribution at this point, in songwriting, style and persona, Bjork is a singular icon.