PANOPTIKUM FEATURING BLUE EYES
BLACK LAND OF THE NILE
DEJAVU RECORDS

Detroit diva Alicia Smith either swallowed an encyclopaedia before smokily recounting Egypt’s rich tapestry, or more likely paid great attention to the 70s original. Frank & Weiland’s educated lounge jazz downs a quick pick-me-up halfway through to spin into Sphinx hi-jinks, an allÐaction piano-lead striving for dancefloor reaction having done the knowledge. One lesson that you shouldn’t skip.

4 Out Of 5

Reviewed By: Matt Oliver