“This collection compiles a series of instrumentals that were released on Vrroomm, an Italian music library label, during the 1970s. The sound of these tunes is every bit as gutsy as the label’s name would lead you to believe: everything here has a strong groove, regardless of the song’s tempo, and there is strong emphasis on driving rhythms and stylized “mechanical” effects in the music. Some of the up-tempo highlights include “Honda,” a driving rock instrumental that layers fuzz guitar over a hard-hitting drum groove that is further spiced up with jazzy piano, and “Nervosa,” a tight, fast-paced jazz instrumental that layers some tasty electric piano riffs over a rhythm section that pits furiously-paced basslines against some rambunctious drumming. The tempo is slowed down on occasion by moodier tracks that manage to maintain the automotive sound despite their gentler tempos: “Bossa Astratta” is a saxophone-driven fusion of jazz and samba rhythms that keeps things moving with a cymbal-heavy rhythm arrangement, and “Saudade De Brasil” is a moody keyboard exploration that is gently nudged along by some acoustic guitar strumming and a gentle but insistent drum beat. The remainder of Vroommm: Funk Cinematique is pretty solid, but some selections fail to maintain interest because they sacrifice rhythm for melody: “Pressing” builds a strong percussive sound, but fails to take it anywhere, and “Ineguale” merely layers some atonal keyboard doodles over an insistent drum beat. However, these occasional missteps manage to stay musically consistent with the other tracks on the disc and the compilation is so generous (the running time is over 70 minutes) that it makes this a minor quibble. All in all, Vroommm: Funk Cinematique is a solid, worthwhile compilation for fans of European lounge music.” – All Music Guide
Vroommm: Funk Cinematique
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G. Sorgini – Honda
L. Zito – Bossa Astratta
F. Tamponi – Crisi dell’industria
S. Montori / G. Chiti – Plutone
E. Roncarati – Central Park
R. Ducros – Pressing
Arawak – Shotgun
F. Tamponi – Struble Day
R. Ducros – Saudade De Brasil
R. Ducros – La Rimonta
M. Molino – For Me
