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Arnheim Floras Of Autumn 'Street EP' (Barbara)
The title track of Arnheim’s new release for nascent vinyl-only label Barbara has a low-slung feel: with organic drums, subtle piano and vocal chants, it’s a very chilled laid-back affair. ‘Our Lady Of Perpetual Dance’ sounds like Theo Parrish on a Sunday morning with a sweet vocal refrain, charming piano hook and sporadic percussion, while ‘Which Of The Waltzes’ could be an old Talkin’ Loud cut with its take on modern jazz. ‘Groups Of Fourths’ then finishes off the EP in a similarly super-calm vein that’s so relaxed it makes Ooft! sound like Jeff Mills on Red Bull in comparison.
7/10
