Yin Yin – The Rabbit That Hunts Tigers

Psychedelic Thai funk by way of the Dutch Deep South—Yin Yin’s debut is a wild, groove-soaked detour into a universe where disco, surf, and Eastern psych swirl into something wholly fresh.

On The Rabbit That Hunts Tigers, Maastricht-based Yin Yin pull off a musical magic trick: they conjure the lost soundtracks of imaginary kung-fu flicks, ‘60s Southeast Asian funk obscurities, and late-night disco freakouts—all without missing a beat. It’s a debut that doesn’t just tip its hat to Thai funk and vintage cinematic grooves—it dives headfirst into the rabbit hole, chasing tigers with space-age synths, swirling guitars, and dancefloor-ready rhythms.

Recorded in a ballet school tucked away in a remote Dutch village near “Alpaca Mountain” (yes, really), this album captures a mood that’s both nostalgic and new. Tracks like “One Inch Punch” and “Sui Ye” channel spaced-out disco with just the right amount of lo-fi haze, while “Alpaca Mountain” and the title track veer into soundtrack territory, fusing spaghetti western guitar tones with swirling tropical funk and analog synths.

Fans of Khruangbin, Altin Gün, or the instrumental sides of Ennio Morricone and William Onyeabor will feel right at home here. But Yin Yin aren't just borrowing vibes—they’re blending traditions into a new language that’s rooted in global groove but speaks with a distinctly modern accent.

Pressed on black vinyl via Les Disques Bongo Joe, this 2023 reissue brings one of the most imaginative debut albums of recent years back into reach. Whether you're deep into Thai psych or just want a record that will light up your next house party, The Rabbit That Hunts Tigers is pure danceable delight with a hallucinatory twist.

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