Words can’t express how funky this release is.

The only way it could get any funkier would be if Les Claypool were invited to slap and pop through a few tracks and James Brown were resurrected to continue his music career. And I would actually very much like to see that. Nevertheless, the basslines groove along in a more subdued (although still very cool) manner.

The title track, Disque o Heights, reveals its influence in the title. The intermittent violins evoke a very early disco sound, which is placed effectively above a phaser-sounding guitar loop and very thick bass synth. The track is instrumental throughout, with Color Climax not opting to loop vocals like they do in Pa Coco Solo, which is more reminiscent of Latin funk.

The guitar playing weaves in almost jazz-like patterns while the horns and vocals duel for centre stage. The bass deserves a huge mention for this track, which is relentlessly creative and complicated. You can never stay quiet behind a bass for long when you’re playing funk. A good beat and bassline is the key to their art, and Color Climaxhave that down to a T.

She Took My Love brings the EP into more familiar waters with it being the only track to feature structured vocals. The organ really screams out from behind the rest of the track in a Doorspsychedelic way, while the vocals give the track a much-needed pop edge to boost its accessibility.