Rumble gums
Pool Party Palace
Beats on 3
Release: August 12, 2016

Beware of the seductive sounds that drift through the airwaves due to Rumble Gums. Their new album Pool Party Palace is unique and strangely delightful. It is perhaps one of the more interesting albums to come from Salt Lake City this year, and I feel I’ll be hard pressed to find a sound that is as straight forward with it’s intention. Rumble Gums boast music that blends the charming aspects of indie- rock with the baby making noises of funk and rapid fire verses of hip hop. It’s a combination that risks listeners to get down and dirty while appearing otherwise totally clean.

One could think of The Pimps of Joytime as a like-minded contemporary group, but Rumble Gums are a bit more subtle and not as provocative. This being said, Rumble gums brilliantly demonstrate an ability to invoke strong desires to groove and move. Listener should find that Pool Party Palace is an album that maintains a consistent feel good listen that is clever and always inviting. If your party is a drag, consider this as a viable invocation to inspire life. Its something to be turned on with confidence. For once you pop this one on signs of life may begin to become apparent where there was once none. Top tracks to play first and foremost are “Smooth Talkin,” the soulful longing of “Green Machine,” and “That Fine Feelin.” Other party favorites include “Disco” and “Lay Room.” Be sure to get your hands on this, it’ll sure to be a party favorite. —Nick Kuzmack

For more on Rumble Gums check out their Bandcamp and Website.