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Twenty years on from their debut album 'Original Pirate Material', which hit the charts in 2002, changing UKG & hip-hop forever, Mike Skinner still finds himself an iconic pioneer of British music.

First full The Streets album since 2011, the new Album has been in the works for 5 years with all songs written by Mike Skinner unlike the previously released 2020 mixtape 'None Of Us Are Getting Out Of This Life Alive' which was a collaborative project.

The album is a classic Streets album - filled with Skinner’s trademark lyrical wizardry and beats honed over a decade of building his other career as a legitimate bass/rap DJ in clubs - all songs written by Skinner but featuring vocal contributions from longtime collaborators Kevin Mark Trail and Robert Harvey, as well as a track featuring Teef. The songs on the album soundtrack the film and also play the role of narrator of the film at times - and whilst neither the album or film exist without each other - both can be enjoyed separately.

STAFF COMMENTS

Barry says: Another strong message here from the inimitable Mike Skinner, bringing his streets nom-de-plume back for another album of super smooth grooves and wryly observed lyrical passages. Brilliantly inventive as ever, and beautifully produced.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. Too Much Yayo
2. Money Isn’t Everything
3. Walk Of Shame
4. Something To Hide
5. Shake Hands With Shadows
6. Not A Good Idea
7. Bright Sunny Day
Side B
1. The Darker The Shadow The Brighter The Light
2. Funny Dream
3. Gonna Hurt When This Is Over
4. Kick The Can
5. Each Day Gives
6. Someone Else’s Tune
7. Troubled Waters
8. Good Old Daze