Much was expected from this eccentric duo from the British Isles on this, their fourth full-length platter, particularly as 2000's Things To Make And Do drew endless accolades for its quirky twist on raucous club-pop.

Roisin Murphy's vocals are certainly strong and sultry throughout, convincingly wrapping around what is largely a funky album, and Mark Brydon's wizardry with keyboards, synthesised sounds and other snazzy production techniques cannot be faulted.

But despite the toe-tapping groove and a general pleasantness throughout there is little to get over-excited about here from the Sheffield-based outfit.

First single and opener Familiar Feeling benefits from an extra-long funky bass and slightly discordant keyboard and vocal accompaniment, but then slips into an average approximation of a tawdry 1970s disco track. Recently released follow-up Forever More is an interestingly crafted jazz-funk-trance crossover.

Perhaps the most infectious dance floor filler might be the Latin-tinged 100%, which with its string and horn synth arrangements could have been a re-mixed Kid Creole and the Coconuts number, were it not for Murphy's husky crooning.

But just when listeners are lured into its contagious groove, they may well be put off by the decidedly cheesy chorus. Just try singing 'I'm giving you more/ You can be sure/ One hundred per cent je t'adore' without feeling a little silly.