Something about drummer/producer Makaya McCraven's aesthetic always seems to come off as gritty. Sure, his latest album, Highly Rare, was recorded live to 4-track tape in a Chicago dive bar, but it's not like that same rawness hasn't always been there in his previous albums. It's not like his style on the kit isn't always fascinating and captivating. It's not like even his beat … [Read more...]
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