Junto (Special Edition) CD

It's been a long time between drinks for Felix Buxton and Simon Ratcliffe; their last album dropped way back in 2009. Happily, Junto could be seen as something as a return to form. While it lacks the sheer excitement of their early work, there's a breezy, summery feel about their everything-but-the-kitchen-sink blends of styles and sounds that's particularly appealing. It's noticeably less hectic than previous excursions, with the veteran duo variously turning their hands to classic house, radio-friendly pop, basement-bothering , bashment-inspired house, trap, trip-hop and carnival rhytnms (the horn-heavy "Mermaid of Salinas"). This edition comes bundled with a bonus disc containing a range of extended versions, remixes and bonus cuts, including the thrillingly odd "Moments in Dub".