Distant Dreams [2LP]

Faze Action - Distant Dreams [2LP]

While brothers Simon and Robin Lee have kept themselves busy, both with EPs as Faze Action and numerous offshoot and solo projects, it's been almost 12 years since we last heard a fresh, full-length excursion from the long-serving duo - at least under their most famous moniker. Predictably, 'Distant Dreams' was worth the wait, with the Lee siblings continuing their richly organic approach - think live bass, guitars, strings, keys, flute, and percussion alongside synth sounds and drum machine beats. Musically, it draws on their now well-known influences - warming disco, jazz-funk, and Balearica, with nods to other musical cultures - and delivers eight impeccable tracks that undoubtedly sit amongst their classiest work to date. It's good to have them back. Tracklisting: A1. Distant Dreams A2. Yam Suite B1. Batanayi (feat. Zeke Manyinka) B2. Neutronomy C1. Journey Through Your Mind C2. Apex D1. Radio City D2. Sungazer