Ages of Mann

Ages of Mann is a masterclass in the evolution of British pop during its most fertile decade.

It captures a band that was always slightly more musically literate than its peers, led by a keyboardist with a deep affinity for jazz and blues. The early tracks are drenched in the sweat of London clubs, featuring sharp harmonica and driving organ riffs that feel urgent and cool. As the collection progresses, the sound softens into a more baroque, artful territory, where flutes and vibraphones begin to color the edges of the melodies.