Selwyn Birchwood has long defied easy categorization, blending blues, funk, and soul into something wholly his own — and on his seventh album, Electric Swamp Funkin' Blues, he leans into that identity more boldly than ever. Released in 2026 on Alligator Records, this self-produced effort marks a significant milestone in Birchwood's catalog, showcasing an artist fully in command of his sound and vision.
Spanning ten tracks and drawing from a wide stylistic range, the album moves fluidly from George Clinton-inspired funk grooves to classic 12-bar shuffles, all while addressing sharply modern themes like internet culture and political media. Birchwood's production is crisp and dynamic, giving his entire band room to shine, and his songwriting proves as incisive as his guitar work — making Electric Swamp Funkin' Blues one of the most creatively ambitious releases of his career.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Alligator Records
- Genre: Blues
- Release Date: 03/27/2026
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TRACKS
1. The Eagle Has Landed
2. The Church Of Electric Swamp Funkin' Blues
3. Damaged Goods
4. All Hail The Algorithm
5. Labor Of Love
6. Should've Never Gotten Out Of Bed
7. What I've Been Accused Of
8. Talking Heads
9. Soulmate
10. The Struggle Is Real
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