Cotonete

Review: In 2013, French jazz-funk combo Cotonete decided to call it a day, only to change their minds following a surprise offer to co-headline a festival in Eastern Europe. Looking back, they made the right choice, because "Super-vilains", their long-promised debut album following a string of hot 12" singles, is really rather good. Mixing jazz-funk with elements of Sly Stone style funk-rock, blissful ambience, stoned grooves, Afro-funk and tropical disco, the album not only consistently hits the mark, but also offers a near perfect balance between jaunty, floor-friendly fare and hazy, sofa-friendly soundscapes. As debut albums go, it's a doozy.