A record that blends what Hollie Cook herself calls "tropical pop" with reggae, lovers rock, and influences from Janet Kay, Phyllis Dillon, and even 1960s girl groups. Just scanning the star-studded credits — Omar, Dennis Bovell, George Decker, Horseman, Style Scott, Black Steel, Mutant Hi-Fi and other legends and top-flight players — is enough to get your heart racing.
One of Hollie's signature tunes, the sun-drenched and catchy "Milk & Honey"; "Walkin' In The Sand," a bold cover that transforms The Shangri-Las' dark, emotional original into a hopeful reggae number; "It's So Different Here" (sample_3), a fresh take on Rachel Sweet's laid-back gem; "That Very Night," where Prince Fatty's chemistry really shines; and "Body Beat" (sample_1), featuring Dennis Bovell on bass — a set of timeless songs inspired by the music of the past yet thoroughly contemporary. An essential album that marked the starting point of her growth into the queen of modern lovers rock. (Original Japanese text by AYAM)