Outta Here [CD]

The Viennese duo, otherwise known as Tosca, confound expectations on their new album, ‘Outta Here’. The sonic collages and smooth downbeat jams with which they made their name are replaced with a soul/jazz/blues confection that’s closer to a band like Brand New Heavies than anything else. “It’s called ‘Outta Here’ for a reason,” explains Rupert Huber. “The title stands for change, a change to the concept we’ve had so far. It refers toa change in energy and dynamic. We’ve been know for an almost ambient sounds. The new songs are much more beat- oriented and direct. Basically, it’s just a lot more energetic.” it certainly is that.