The Koop Islands sound like some long lost British territory in the Caribbean, rediscovered as a holiday destination – and that’s a pretty accurate placement for the influences found on this record. Casting an eye back to old jazz and swing styles from the West Indies, Oscar Simonsson and Magnus Zingmark add just a little studio dressing and their own Scandinavian cool to the mix. The bittersweet ‘Koop Island Blues’ and ‘Come To Me’ are a strong opening pair, while Earl Zinger finds himself pitted against a big drum sound in ‘FForces… Darling and ‘Beyond The Son’. A blissful half hour escape.
4 Out Of 5
Reviewed By: BEN HOGWOOD