Eric Althoff
Richmonder Brian Penczak, who hits the drums for the group The J.O.B. [with new music coming Feb 8], decided that sitting idle during the pandemic wasn’t an option—it’s much better to rock out hard-core. This he has done with his new project, the B.E.N.I.S. COMPLEX, whose premiere album is called “Perspective.”
That’s also the name of the album’s opening salvo, a bluesy good time that segues nicely into the funktastic “Medicine Man.” For something really different, check out “What a Beautiful
Circus,” a category-defying song that demands to be enjoyed with a tall drink. Incredibly, Penczak even tosses in some reggae on the spellcheck-stumping “Eleventy.”
For our money, you need to tune in hard to “Can’t Get Enough of Your Love,” a funky, groovy
good time whose lyrics are actually reminiscent of the Beastie Boys. Check it out here:
A native of New Jersey, Eric Althoff has published articles in “The Washington Post,” “Los Angeles Times,” “Napa Valley Register,” “Black Belt,” DCist, ScreenComment.com and Luxe Getaways. He produced the Emmy-winning documentary, “The Town That Disappeared Overnight,” and has covered the Oscars live at the Dolby Theater. He lives in Fredericksburg, Virginia, with his wife, Victoria.
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