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Islet - Illuminated People

Review by Jazz Monroe

An album of extraordinary ambition that British music can be proud and grateful to possess.»

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islet release their debut album on shape (turnstile). 'illuminated people' follows 2010's rapturously received pair of eps - 'celebrate this place' and 'wimmy'. the ten tracks stand as a bold opening statement from the cardiff group who have quickly confirmed themselves as uninhibited by conventions, relishing expanse and experimentation. the album was largely recorded on a farm in worcestershire and for the first time the group worked with an outside producer, drew morgan, bringing together what has now become their most coherent record to date. complete creative control is ensured with the group releasing the album on shape records, run by mark thomas of the group.
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