Koop – Koop Islands – K7 B000I2JKX8

Koop is two Swedish lads with fine taste in make-up and dresses and an ability to write songs that sound as though they come from another era. Think cocktails, cigarette holders and big-band arrangements with a touch of Euro-lounge and you’re there. Vocalists Yukimi Nagano and Ane Brun keep things cool and sophisticated and the songs are skilfully orchestrated. There are no great surprises and it’s a pretty short album, but with ten well-honed tracks, that’s a strength rather than a weakness. Mix a Martini, sit back and get hooked.