One of British music’s most seminal acts returns as Mike Skinner’s The Streets project bring their first full length since the 2011-released ‘Computers and Blues’. Known for timeless anthems like ‘Blinded By The Lights’ and ‘Fit But You Know It’, the group saw mainstream success throughout the early 00’s before taking a hiatus from 2011 through 2017. Now dropping ‘The Darker The Shadow The Brighter The Light’, they not only bring us 15 new tracks to enjoy but an accompanying
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musical film as well. The record ticks all the usual boxes for The Streets sound, bringing a timid and retrospective rap style that sits atop a spread of hiphop, garage, and dubstep, all while channeling the usual influences that range from political, to comedic, to heartfelt.
Where to start:
Troubled Waters: Glassy stabs and chilling backing vocals come together
Shake Hands With Shadows: Massive kick drums and smooth basslines
Funny Dream: Bass heavy club track with infectious vocal hooks
Previous from The Streets:
Original Pirate Material (2002, Locked On)
None Of Us Are Getting Out Of This Alive Mixtape (2020, Universal)
If you like this then check out:
Kano – Hoodies All Summer (2019, Parlophone)
Chase & Status – What Came Before (2022, Mercury Records)
The Streets – The Darker The Shadow The Brighter The Light is out now on Warner Music.