POOLSIDE 黑胶唱片和CD

Review: Some 11 years after it first surfaced, Poolside's debut album returns to stores. Given that original vinyl copies (which like this edition appeared on translucent blue and yellow wax) are hard to find, this is undoubtedly a good thing. Pacific Standard Time is an exploration of what the California-based duo called 'daytime disco', a style of their own creation that delivers a laidback, sun-soaked blend of Balearic, soft rock, blue-eyed soul, yacht-rock, slow-motion synth-pop, languid jazz-funk, nu-disco and acid-flecked early evening psychedelia. You'll find some find songs amongst the 'Holy Ghost go Balearic' instrumentals, not least 'Why You Wanna' and confirmed sing-along 'Do You Believe'.

Review: Low Season is a first new album for three years, and a first ever solo effort from Jeffrey Paradise after former Poolside cohort Filip Nikolic left in 2017. It's a thoroughly mature and escapist balearic sound with plenty of lush acoustic guitars, underlapping drums and deft percussion. There is super summery and slow motion house on "Can't Stop Your Lovin'", sunset synth beauty on "Low Season" and shimmering chill wave vibes on "Kinda Lovely." Albums like this carer essential companions for the warmer months, and few nail the vibe more effortlessly than this.