By Steven, Thursday 09 June 2011

Some real grown up soul from UK collective.  For anyone who loves bands like Brand New Heavies, Incognito, Drizabone & Tortured Soul.
The British seem to do this kind of music better than anyone else.  The album has a real 70's Jazz/Funk vibe.
Incognito vocalist Tony Momrelle is great singing the Stevie Wonder track 'Golden Lady'

By Steven, Thursday 09 June 2011

Mark Farina is a great DJ who refuses to be defined.  He is equally at home doing downtempo as well as Chicago and Jazzy house genres.
The Mushroom Jazz series are great collectors items and are increasingly difficult to find on the CD format, so I wouldn't hesitate owning this one, which is as good as any in the series.
Brilliant dope beats, floaty soulful vocals and hip hop samples.

This album is seamless and sublime!

By Bruce Tantum , Friday 18 June 2010

For any situation in which horizontal is the preferred state, Out Of Town is hard to beat!

It's certainly not peak-time material-but as the soundtrack for some sunny lounging on the porch, the day after a bit of overindulgence, or any other situation in which horizontal is the preferred state, it would be hard to beat this new album from Phil Mison. The U.K. DJ-producer, a longtime champion of the Balearic/chill-out sound, has crafted an elegant, hazy vibe that's as rich in melody and instrumentation as it is soothing in its overall ambience. With its warm synth washes, sparkling keys, soothing strings and gliding cadences, listening to Out of Town is like diving into a warm and inviting sea of tranquility. And sometimes, that can be a pretty good place to land.