After releasing a string of excellent Northern Soul influenced singles, “Running On Back To You”, “Floorshaker” and “Good Times”, it was pretty obvious Casino were on a roll. So, on to the eagerly awaited debut LP “That’s The Way The World Is Today”, which features all three singles and then some. “Really Really Love You” has got the soulful gospel tinged vocals, but this time they are worked over big funky breaks and hooky keyboard stabs. Fatboy Slim better watch his back. “The Argument” is a sassy percussive showtime shuffler in 70’s velvet and sequins. “Penthouse Affair” is another 4/4 stomper with soul smoothie vocals and soaring strings, and “Whatcha Gonna Do” takes the spring loaded dancefloor to another level, with horns to die for. Casino have taken the soulful elements of the 1960’s & 1970’s and revamped them, “That’s The way The World Is Today” is good time party music with substance and comes over like a breath of fresh air in a clogged up sewer.
5 Out Of 5
Reviewed By: Dean Thatcher
