Worse For Wear: Sampler 1 vinyl

Ahead of their second album proper, transatlantic risque disco purveyors In Flagranti offer up the first of two Worse For Wear samplers for those who prefer the taste of vinyl. Those avid collectors of the Codek maxi singles daubed in vintage porno paraphernalia will be somewhat disappointed at the plain black disco bags but the music is resolutely In Flagranti! The title track sets the tone with an arid house bump thrusting at the heavily dubbed electro keys and intermittent spazzed out synths, all against the backdrop of unforgettably druggy vocals. "Peculiar Protagonist" is perhaps the closest In Flagranti have come to straight up disco outside of the Sounds Superb series, though it's still characterised by the distinct little percussive and vocal touches. The disjointed neon rhythms of "Latter Day Methods" which closes this sampler proves to be the real highlight of a more restrained sound for the duo.

Brioski, Dan Hill (above Board / Sweatshop), Juno Recommends Disco, Neil Diablo, Greg Churchill, The Peanuts