Malcolm Catto is the brains behind DJ Shadow’s live shows with a backing band (drummer extraordinaire), and many of the Jazzman Records funk compilations. His latest output as Heliocentrics takes those experiences along with the kindred relations of 90s favs Brand New Heavies and UNKLE, melded with Middle Eastern ethnic grooves (a la Salah Ragab) and futuristic Sun Ra-isms. Given this may sound like arecipe to backfi re...... but look, just because something aint original it doesn’t mean it aint valid. With that in mind, it makes it A LOT easier to let go and enjoy.