Cook
Lettuce, 2025
9/10
The always exciting sextet, Lettuce, return with 16 more energetic tunes, where their retro-funk and hip-hop moments won’t go unnoticed.
“Grewt Up” starts the listen with Adam Deitch’s playful drums that suit the animated brass and wind with plenty of grooves, and “Clav It Your Own Way” follows Erick “Maverick” Coomes’ frisky bass lines that emit much color and complement the warm mood.
In the middle, “Gold Tooth” benefits from Adam “Shmeeans” Smirnoff’s meticulous guitar licks amid a dance floor spirit, while “Cook” showcases Eric Bloom’s animated trumpet via the album’s best that’s rich with energy and meticulousness.
Getting closer to the end, “The Mac” allows for Nigel Hall’s keyboards and Ryan Zoidis’ saxophone to shine alongside much melody and strong interaction, and “Ghosts Of Yests” exits with all the player’s inimitable talents unfolding with adventurousness, grace and timeless songwriting.
An organic outing that meshes funk, soul, jazz, rock, and hip-hop, Lettuce are always evolving with their sonic vision, and Cook is yet another stylish, memorable and exciting installment.
Travels well with: Lettuce- Crush; The Sweet Lillies- Equality