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Calvin Harris: Funk Wav Bounces Vol 1 review – trying to sound sun-kissed

Calvin Harris: from Dumfries to dance overlord — Calvin Harris: from Dumfries to dance overlord.

Calvin Harris’s metamorphosis from ungainly dance producer from Dumfries to EDM overlord to Serious Musician with an LA tan is now complete. Funk Wav Bounces Vol 1 (blimey) completely eschews the jackhammer dance-pop of recent years in favour of sun-kissed funk, laid-back R&B and a constant search for the perfect groove. Singles Slide and Feels are both immaculately produced barbecue jams, the Kehlani-assisted Faking It offers up some grit, while Heatstroke’s low-slung bounce is roughed up by Young Thug rapping about baboon bottoms. But while Funk Wav Bounces hits all the right notes, Harris strains to maintain the relaxed vibe.

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