Pitched somewhere between the rhythms of Fela Kuti and the sharp instrumentation and funk of Mulatu Astatke, Australian band The Shaolin Afronauts shine on this new LP. Boasting a three-piece horn crew, five on the rhythm section and a further three percussionists, they're more juggernaut than Afronaut, thundering in with live tunes like "Shira" and "Journey Through Time" like they were Kool and the Gang relocated to 70's Ethiopia. On a fast vibe, the lyrical guitars of "Kilimanjaro" are a delight, while the deep and slow sax-dominated "The Scarab" is nicely evocative of North Africa. What's most stunning is just how well they've captured both the sounds and styles of their influences on this dreamy instrumental funk set.