Dikon’s Fighting Words was passed to me by my good friend Jason, whose first language is music and his second language is being an ass. Let’s not get into Jason and my complicated friendship; let’s get into Dikon and their fabulous EP/mini-LP Fighting Words.
Their Bandcamp bio reads, “Dikon is Bangkok’s premier jazz and funk collective, producing concept albums about the Thai transit system. cartel bosses, and an homage to the high priest himself – Monk.”
Fighting Words is a concept album based around the Chris Rock v. Will Smith incident. It’s a jazz-heavy funk and soul album driven by an amazing rhythm section. Check out the end of “Fuck Around and Find Out” (below) for a taste.
To quote Jason, “Come for the incredible cover art and stick around for the very good music.”
Fighting Words is out now and available on their Bandcamp page. Enjoy.