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Title: Laid-back chill-out perfection
Review: The "chillout compilation" boom in the UK has somehow stupidly missed out on this fantastic group. I don't see why. The music has a relaxed, mellow groove but is never tired, boring, or worn out. Comparisons to Portishead can only be made by someone who didn't actually listen to the album. They are nothing like Portishead. Their music is slow, dirgy, and clunky, while Supreme Beings of Leisure is as light and effortless as a gentle summer breeze. There are obvious trip-hop influences there, as well as eastern influences...one song contains a very cool sitar hook...and it all seems to blend together effortlessly. If I had to make a comparison, I would compare them to Morcheeba, Thievery Corporation, Zero 7, or Bent. If you like any of those groups, it's pretty much a sure thing that you will like this.
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