GoGo Penguin Double Vinyl

When anbsp musical ensemble chooses to selftitle an album midcareer, it usually signifies their conviction that theyrsquove struck upon the motherlode, hit the jackpot, stepped up and generally arrived at a point theyrsquove always striven for but never quite attained before. Coming from GoGo Penguin at this stage in the game, itrsquos quite a bold statement the instrumental trio from Manchester, England have fielded plaudits and rave reviews for inspiration and originality at every turn since 2013, when they settled on their dream lineup of Chris Illingworth piano, Rob Turner drums and Nick Blacka bass. Fusing jazz, classical and electronic influencesamongst others with a thirst for innovation, theyrsquove been garlanded as makers of one of the Mercury Prize album of the year in rsquo14 and have enjoyed success on record and in the live arena matched by precious few vocalfree groups postmillennium.