Coming via the Idjut Boys Disc Function label, 'Too Shiny' is Akwaaba's second long player in as many years, which at least indicates there's no shortage of ideas.
Consisting of Paul Murphy, Tom Lee and Steve Kotey, the trio also isn't short of experience, and naturally you'd expect the odd choice sample from someone of Murphy's longevity.
But in fact it's the live breaks and organic sounds, supplied by a troop of musicians, that gives Akwaaba the edge.
The cheekily entitled 'Del Boy', for example, opens the album with an intricate Balearic, laid back break beat, but then suddenly switches from a sampled bass loop to an urgent live riff.
Akwaaba count Francois K in their fan base, so naturally their percussive elements are fully represented and tracks such as 'Duendos' are improvised, subtle, disco wig outs.
The Body and Soul vibe stays with us for 'Munkey', a full-on percussive extravaganza under pinned by a decently minimal bass line.
'Msafiri' adds Latin themes over tight bass loops, while 'Rolande Zephone' returns to Balearic signatures and resonates with plucked guitars.
One of the best cuts here, 'Velvet Vouchers', sits on a burbled bass break and builds into finely crafted psychedelic funk.
Remaining standout moments include 'Risque du Choc', a fabulous tranche of electro that, in common with the rest of this album, has an uncommonly good title.
Akwaaba, by the way, means welcome in Ghana.
