Weak Become Heroes

Hailed for harnessing the zeitgeist through his attention to the gloriously mundane minutiae of urban life within an innovative sprawl of musical genres, here Mike Skinner applies his singular talents to the rollercoaster of wonder and disillusionment that is the ‘E’ experience. This particular concept itself isn’t exactly new (recall Flowered Up’s ‘Weekender’ from ’92) but his compellingly conversational poeticism, topped with a euphoric house sample, make for something truly special.