On their 10th studio album, All Day, Colorado’s The Motet double down on the hard-funk side of their signature sound, offering a mostly instrumental set that mixes deep grooves and ‘80s-inspired retro flourishes that are simultaneously fun and dynamic. The album kicks off with “Back Seat,” a ‘70s-style number that feels like the soundtrack to an afternoon of cruising—one of those lazy days when there is nothing really to do, and you’re up for anything. Lead single “‘79” is a Shaft-approved funk cut built around the drum and bass, allowing for a spacey, dark keyboard line to intermingle throughout. “Draccus,” one of the few selections with vocals, runs a robotic voice throughout its slow groove; the poignant song touches upon the political upheaval that has marked the last few years while emitting the image of a fire-breathing dragon. The number has layers, too. Over the course of nearly four minutes, the groove builds into a charging anthem that creates one of the faster, more complex moments on All Day. And that’s The Motet’s secret weapon on this set of songs: the ability to mask some incredibly deep sounds in some seriously fun funk. It is no wonder they do not feel to need to over stuff things with a ton of words. The music is doing the talking this time, and it works.