8. Bear Ghost— “Funkle Phil”
“Funkle Phil” has been one of my favorite songs in Bear Ghost’s live set for awhile, and the single was one of my first favorite things in 2016. The song really shows off their style of prog-meets-indie-meets-nerd rock. It also shows off their affection for Queen in less-than-subtle ways throughout the track. This makes sense if you’ve ever seen their live show, which usually contains a spot on cover of Queen’s “Don’t Stop Me Now.” Like many of their songs, “Funkle Phil” slams so many movements into one three-minute song it will make your head spin.
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