Letherette’s main objective is to introduce a bit of much-needed fun back into electronic music – and by and large the Wolverhampton duo succeed in music that charms, smiles and most importantly impresses. At times their off-kilter funk seems to float in a dream, but elsewhere in a track like ‘Warstones’ they pump some iron at the disco to good effect. Tracks like ‘After Dawn’ combine a bit of pop sensibility, a couple of hooks, a sense of exploration and a whiff of nostalgia in the harmonies, and it’s a winning combination, while ‘Restless’ is notable for its easy, loping funk. The chunky beats, hazy textures and flecks of helium vocal work well, channelling in a bit of the hyperactivity of a Hudson Mohawke to go with the experimental approach of a Bibio. Don’t be fooled though, as this isn’t a sum of other people’s parts – it’s genuinely original electronic music, and all the more enjoyable for it!
5 out of 5
Reviewed By Ben Hogwood
