2004 was a very good year for Nottingham’s Shiva label: Neon Heights delivered an album that was instinctively groovy while Crazy Penis aptly highlighted why they’re one of the most exciting bands to emerge from the British dance scene since Massive Attack. There certainly must be something in the waters that flow from the River Trent as 2005 begins where they left off with amillionsons picking up the mantle on. Having made us go all gooey with their sublime reading of Dorothy Moore’s ‘70s transatlantic hit ‘Misti Blu’ (featuring a surprisingly soulful Taka Boom), they then released their acclaimed ‘Sonblock EP’. Featuring ‘Outta My Head’, a chunky breaky number with sultry female lead and sampled strings thrown into the melting pot, it was the obvious standout alongside the downlow ‘Stay Off The Dope’ (complete with cut ups of The Simpsons theme). The new single, ‘Summer Song’, further draws on chill beats and blessed out musicianship that work well together, further highlighting why the trio are the dons of eclectic cool and a far less pretentious alternative some of their European counterparts.
5 Out Of 5
Reviewed By: LEWIS DENE
