Various Artists – Kitsuné Maison Compilation 16 – The Sweet Sixteen Issue – (Kitsuné)
Sweet sixteen for Kitsuné’s compilation series, which seems to get more diverse with every release – and proves a really good place to go for the curious listener wanting to discover something new. Or, in this case, the curious sixteen-year-old – because Kitsuné head Gildas Loaec wants to tap into the mind of a listener that age. It’s a novel idea, and produces some freshly-minted sounds from the vibrant Buscabulla, the soulful Margot and the rather wonderful ‘Fire May Save You’ from Frances, remixed by Cesare. This is probably the most affecting track on the compilation, a heat soaked Balearic number that keeps you coming back for more. As indeed does much of this compilation, which is fresh and invigorating.
4 out of 5
Reviewed By Ben Hogwood