Playing a fusion of blues, jazz and cabaret, this eccentric duo's exotic taste and distinct European obsession is conveyed by the sultry Laura Brozky singing in French on the opening title track. Their smooth, smoky burlesque sound seems like it would naturally thrive in a performance setting rather than on record. Refusing to be pigeonholed, however, Wake The World offers some experimental artistry in the vein of Laurie Anderson while the solid, infectious house beat of Orphan Spirit Joshua Isaac Dance Remix informs a stand-alone track in terms of accessibility. They play 1 Nov at the Spotted Mallard.
