Koop - Koop Islands mp3 download

Hystana

After a long absence (with only a few remixes to tide us over) Koop finally returns with KOOP ISLANDS, and once again, they manage to make old-time jazz modern again. The opening track, “Koop Island Blues” sounds reminiscent of their remix of Astor Piazolla’s “Vuelvo al Sur,” while maintaining its own distinct hazy, dreamy vibe. But once again, it’s Yukimi Nagano who brings the house down—“Come To Me” has the cheery big-band jazz to get your fingers snapping, while “I See a Different You” ratchets up the romanticism with plenty of swelling strings. She slows things down for “Whenever There Is You,” which brings a nice torch song aspect to the album. But that’s not to diminish Earl Zinger’s contributions, though—his upbeat “Forces… Darling” are a swing dancer’s dream, and his spoken word reading on “Beyond the Son” is a mixture of poetry and mysterious confessional. But even the instrumentals, like the incredibly catchy “The Moonbounce,” have personality to spare. Although I miss the 3/4 rhythms that made WALTZ FOR KOOP both a musical and technical wonder, Koop once again make retro something entirely new.

Laitchai

Koop is back! Whereas their previous album 'Waltz For Koop' oozes inner-city sophistication and subtlety, 'Koop Islands' goes right for the jugular with less surprises. Think Nicola Conte, two shades more languid. With its irresistible samba / blues style, the pieces flow seamlessly and effortlessly. They flirt and seduce with conga drums, fluttery flutes, saxophone solos, violins, vibraphones, rhodes, jazzy piano, and gorgeous vocals delivering catchy melodies one after another. Koop has that inimitable ability to warm your heart and make you smile to yourself. So enjoy, don your favourite beach wear and sunglasses, sip Long Island Tea and dance yourself silly under the summer sun (pun intended). Welcome to Koop Island! P.S. Word has it that the Japanese release includes a Markus Enochson remix of the delicious 'I See A Different You'. Enjoy!