Album lore

Almost in assembles a compelling blend of acid jazz, jazz funk, and early jungle rhythms, with Outside collaborating alongside vocalists Cleveland Watkiss and Vannessa Simon. The album’s pulse is defined by intricate drum and bass patterns underpinning soulful melodies, as heard on the featured track "Movin' On." The grooves carry the imprint of late-90s UK club culture, weaving organic jazz instrumentation with electronic breakbeats.Though the record resides somewhat under the radar, its 12-track sequence—spanning titles like "Ruffneck Radio" and "144 Brooklyn Palace Mansions"—charts a terrain where jazz fusion and jungle intersect. The presence of Watkiss and Simon lends a vocal dimension that anchors the rhythmic complexity, while the production maintains a raw yet polished feel, suitable for both crate-diggers and boutique DJs in search of that particular acid jazz signal.

Album lore

Almost in assembles a compelling blend of acid jazz, jazz funk, and early jungle rhythms, with Outside collaborating alongside vocalists Cleveland Watkiss and Vannessa Simon. The album’s pulse is defined by intricate drum and bass patterns underpinning soulful melodies, as heard on the featured track "Movin' On." The grooves carry the imprint of late-90s UK club culture, weaving organic jazz instrumentation with electronic breakbeats.Though the record resides somewhat under the radar, its 12-track sequence—spanning titles like "Ruffneck Radio" and "144 Brooklyn Palace Mansions"—charts a terrain where jazz fusion and jungle intersect. The presence of Watkiss and Simon lends a vocal dimension that anchors the rhythmic complexity, while the production maintains a raw yet polished feel, suitable for both crate-diggers and boutique DJs in search of that particular acid jazz signal.