The best electronic music is that which flows like a great bottle of wine or a perfect pint of bitter. You just cannot help but want that next sip, whether it is because you are in a free spirited party mood or because you are racked in despondency. At times during his past
works, Joe Corrales Jr. (Yppah) has caused a few hiccups with his musical beverages. Not this time though, not on the superb 'Eighty One'.
Part Portishead smooth trip hop, part the jubilant modern electronica of M83, Yppah’s music on this record is sweet without ever getting sickly. It is easy to see this album fulfilling many functions for its most devout listeners.
Upon first listen it may ‘just’ seem like the soundtrack to a great trip but there is a true depth to this record as well. Corrales’ ability to meld samples with dazzling shoegaze guitars and pulsating rhythms provides plenty of textural delights along the way. The tracks including the gorgeous floating vocals of Anomie Belle are particular highlights. Her delightful tones add another intoxicating layer to some of Corrales’ most delightfully arranged pieces to date.
Where in the past Yppah records could be accused of lacking a little fat trimming, 'Eighty One' is noticeably consistent. Despite its fifty-odd minute run time, 'Eighty One' flashes by in what seems like half that time. Opener 'Blue Schwinn' sucks the listener in with its relaxed vibe. Before you know it the snatched beats of 'Some Have Said' are closing the album out in equally mellow style. This compositionally marvellous record deserves to see Yppah praised; for this may well be the best record of its type you will have access to this year.
'Eighty One' is out on Monday via Ninja Tune.
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Part Portishead smooth trip hop, part the jubilant modern electronica of M83, Yppah’s music on this record is sweet without ever getting sickly. It is easy to see this album fulfilling many functions for its most devout listeners. 
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