"Jungle" presents a smooth blend of modern soul infused with funk and electronic elements. The production is characterized by lush, layered instrumentation, featuring crisp percussion, warm basslines, and shimmering synths that create a vibrant sonic landscape. Tracks like "Busy Earnin'" and "Platoon" showcase a steady tempo, balancing upbeat energy with a laid-back groove, while "Julia" and "Lemonade Lake" introduce softer, more introspective moments. The album's distinctive texture arises from its rich harmonies and intricate arrangements, seamlessly merging live instrumentation with polished production techniques. Overall, "Jungle" captures a contemporary yet timeless feel, inviting listeners into a world of rhythmic sophistication and melodic allure.

Album: Jungle by Jungle (2014)
Genre: Soul | Mood: Smooth
Record Label: XL Recordings
Format: Album

Artist Background: Jungle are a modern soul musical collective based in London. The two founding members of Jungle are Josh Lloyd-Watson and Tom McFarland. They have been friends since they were nine years old and were neighbours growing up in west London. They were students at Latymer Upper School. In 2010/11 they were part of an indie band called Born Blonde. They formed Jungle at the start of 2013. They initially hid their names and faces and identified themselves as 'J' and 'T'. Jungle's musical style has b... Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the contemporary era. Associated with Soul movement. Known for Britpop style.

Related Artists: Franc Moody, Darius, FKJ, Flight Facilities

Music Scene: Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the contemporary era. Associated with Soul movement. Known for Britpop style.

Tags: Soul, Smooth, 2010s, Album, XL Recordings

Additional Context: Based on 2 votes. Available on Discogs marketplace


The jungle is a wilderness, but London groove collective Jungle, led by Tom McFarland and Josh Lloyd-Watson, are masters of control. Everything is in its right place on their debut album, from the dance moves to the horn stabs, as they update '60s soul (plus two-tone and trip-hop) with a crisp, modern touch. Aching falsetto tops off a spine-tingling mix of driving electric bass and swirling organs, while sirens and dub echoes make the noir nightscapes all the more vivid—seductive, but a little bit dangerous, too.

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