Charming, euphoric and full of witty easter eggs, ‘Ecclesiastes’ is the kind of record we don’t get to write about every day. Forget anything pop-related, forget trends, proven formulas and mainstream attempts. Instead, focus your attention on a striking display of musicianship and uplifting energy. That’s ‘Ecclesiastes’ in a nutshell. Guided by the purposeful and attentive hands of Boston-based outfit Sons Of Levin, the record blends old-school funk and soul (think Stevie Wonder) with playful modern-day references (Vulfpeck come to mind).
The result is a slice of intriguing fusion-like goodness, a stream of virtuoso matter wrapping listeners into an extravagant funk-blues journey. Headed by brothers Dylan and Connor Levinson, Sons Of Levin find their unique strength in a deep-rooted talent for creative composition, a quality that goes a long way in making ‘Ecclesiastes’ sound massive and rather high-level. Dana Goodwin, Jesse Mattison, Connor Frawley, Ben Kersh, and Jesse Mattison complete the stunning lineup.
Speaking about the unity-driven ethos behind the piece, Sons Of Levin explain: “In short, the message is this: The issues we face as a united humanity are real, but we must remember, we have faced these threats before, albeit in different forms. Freedom, justice, and even the soul are under attack. Our history as human beings has shown that we will overcome any and all obstacles if we stick together and love one another.”
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