In short, it's dance music for those who can't be bothered dancing.
Much of that has to do with Smith's minimalist approach.
With the exception of lead single Girl and There's Gonna Be (Good Times), which features US stars Young Thug and Popcaan and offers a wobbly dancehall vibe, the remainder is almost austere, sweeping synth lines and deftly placed bass stabs gliding in and out of a collection of tracks that present themselves as a cohesive, albeit cool, nightclub set.
• Jamie xx. In Colour. Young Turks.
• Three stars (out of five)
Single download: Girl
For those who like: The Orb
- Shane Gilchrist
