The return after 12 years of absence of one of Manchester's iconic bands. Fresh from their most successful tour in over 20 years, the band returns with ACR Loco, their first album in 12 years, following the two retrospective compilations Mute acr:set and ACR:BOX. "We celebrated the band's 40th anniversary," says Kerr. "Now it's about the future and the direction we're going to take." Formed in 1977, the one-of-a-kind band fused post-punk, funk, disco, and avant-garde trends to create a sound all their own. The band's influence remains immense, and over the course of their albums, ACR has become a major source of inspiration for new generations. ACR Loco is an eclectic yet coherent record, seamlessly transitioning from the endless dreaminess of its opening track, 'Friends Around Us', to the contagious funk of 'Bouncy Bouncy', through the poignant beauty of 'Always in Love', and concluding with the flamboyant 'Taxi Guy', a track that incorporates jazz, Brazilian music, and acid house in just seven minutes. Such a blend of varied sounds and influences has always been ACR's goal, and this album perfectly encapsulates 40 years of their tastes and productions.
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