Albums
July: 18 albums you need to hear this month
Laurel Halo, J Hus, Robert Hood and more
Various 'Too Slow To Disco Vol 3' (How Do You Are?)
It’s an odd thing that DJ Supermarkt’s Too Slow To Disco series – collecting slick, mainly Californian soft rock with a soulful sheen from the late 70s and early 80s – should be eclipsed by its offshoot. But last year’s astounding ‘The Ladies Of TSTD’ really took it up another level of unabashed joy, and in comparison the volumes featuring mainly male vocals can seem earnest or even sleazy in comparison. That’s no real criticism: we all like a little sleaze after all, right? And the vibe here – blending Steely Dan, Stevie Wonder and more– is as sunshiney as ever. It’s one you need to be in the mood for, but when you are, it’s just the job. Joe Muggs
8/10
