Reviews / Album

Tribute’s homage to music’s legends is almost cringe-worthy, but John Newman’s advertisers-dream anthems will have him howling all the way to the bank.

Opener Gimme Your Love emanates a variation of their staple trip-hop sound, while subsequent tracks touch on shiny house (Face Of Danger), swirling reggae (Make Believer) and outright mistakes (Call It Love).

So put on a good pair of headphones, chill out and let Last Patrol take you on an epic trip through outer space.

With that said, it is hard to pick outright favourite as each song on the album has its own merits, whether a catchy line or two (Love Love Love) or a rhythm that would make your heartbeat jealous (Good Times).

Without ever forsaking their identity Tamikrest have expanded their palette, touching upon everything from reggae to psychedelia, representing not just their homeland, but their hope for the future.

It won’t be everybody’s cup of tea, but it’s worth taking a sip.

Overall, though, Outside is better enjoyed as a collection of songs, rather than an album in full.