Lynn McDonnell, Journalist

They rely on a number of references to grow their audience but they definitely hold their own and maintain autonomy in their sound.

Touring with the record in March, Strange Talk are likely to gather a large crowd and impress with their electronic prowess.

The heavy hand of this Canadian producer has provided an album full of diverse concepts and will either be loathed or loved.

Good news is that Beacon isn’t necessarily a member of the flop crew and it seems to be a much more sophisticated release with tendencies akin to that of New Order.

Once their musical traits and tastes have developed, and with the bonus of Margin’s soulful voice at the helm, it is inevitable that there will be many more albums from these guys.

All hail the originality of these guys; even if you are not a dance or electronic fan, this album again forces you to respect the recipe of inventiveness from which this is made.

This album would be best played live, on a sunny Sunday afternoon, at a summer music festival, where respect for reggae is usually at its best.