Kings Go Forth with Chooglin'
Sharon Jones, move over. With fiery singer Black Wolf leading the attack, the fine debut from Milwaukee's ten-man Kings Go Forth echoes the high-flying vibe of Superfly-era Curtis Mayfield and other '70s greats, yet feels utterly fresh. On spine-tinglers like "High on Your Love" and "You're the One," the sweet, pleading vocals encompass both ecstasy and desperation, while the blazing beats boast the urgency of ska or punk. (Jon Young, SPIN Magazine, 4 stars)
Kings Go Forth's popularity is due in large part to its raw and retro R&B sound, which employs funky backbeats, big horns, three-part vocals, and naturalistic, lo-fi production. (The Onion)
Kings Go Forth borrows elements from around the world for its sound, but the distinctive three-vocalist attack helps define the band. (Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel)
KIngs Go Forth are a 10-piece Milwaukee soul/funk combo featuring 3 lead vocalists with great harmony vocals. The band signed to Luaka Bop in mid-2009, and their debut album “The Outsiders Are Back” was released on April 20, 2010. The album release was preceded by a 12-inch single of “Don’t Take My Shadow”, containing multiple mixes and edits created by the legendary Tom Moulton, a pioneering remixer of the early disco era.
Hard rockin' locals Chooglin' open, but you'll be chooglin' all night!
The American music underground is having what you might call a Kings Go Forth moment. Need proof? Over the past year, their seven inch singles set the soul blogs swooning and became instant collectors items. Legendary producer Tom Moulton called them to remix...
Chooglin' formed in the fall of '05. Their very first show was opening for The Detroit Cobras and The Reigning Sound. They've toured a bunch across the country and shared the stage with lots of folks, like King Khan & BBQ, The Dirtbombs, The Black Lips,...
