Les Yeux Orange proves in stellar fashion that all good things come to those that wait. Following on from records by Wav Fuzz and n.stal last year, this instalment from the collective come label reunites Polish pairing Earth Trax and Newborn Jr.. The two combined for one of last year's standout EPs - 'Sax & Flute' via the ever incorrigible Rhythm Section and put simply, they’re at it again with the 'Mirage' EP.

Having garnered a fine reputation for their meticulously curated content and premiering platform, the Parisian label, Lex Yeux Orange deliver their third release. Pairing Earth Trax and Newborn Jr. was always going to be a winner, the two have long since spread their wings from Warsaw and clearly like to keep busy. Earth Trax previously as both The Phantom and one half of sought-after sampling duo Ptaki, Newborn Jr. through tripped out project Private Press AKA Raw Feelings. 'Mirage' EP is diverse- the A-side pits hazy Balearic tones in 'Nemesis' alongside the minimal amiable roaring thud of standout track 'Hypnosis'. Flip it over and you get the slow burning ambient chug of 'Mirage' contrasted with the uplifting rumba-esq 'Just In Time' from Newborn Jr.. It’s a record that has something to fit just about every occasion, from squat rave thumper to grandma’s 89th (that is a compliment)!

'Mirage' is only their second record together and it comes as some relief that we won’t have to wait long for their next dual offering. Bailando/Aquamarine on Echovolt Records is looming large on the horizon and it’s already a firm favourite.

4.0/5

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Words by Marcus P