(Jazz Fusion, New London Jazz, Jazz-Funk) [WEB] Kokoroko - Tuff Times Never Last [l. Brownswood Recordings] - 2025, FLAC (tracks), lossless

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Folder: Kokoroko - 2025 - Tuff Times Never Last (web)
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    01. Never Lost.flac [04:23.875; FLAC • 802 kbps • 16 bit \ 44100 Hz • stereo; 25.24 MB (26 464 752 B)]
    02. Sweetie.flac [04:04.049; FLAC • 836 kbps • 16 bit \ 44100 Hz • stereo; 24.35 MB (25 527 759 B)]
    03. Closer to Me.flac [05:23.946; FLAC • 770 kbps • 16 bit \ 44100 Hz • stereo; 29.75 MB (31 192 010 B)]
    04. My Father in Heaven.flac [02:29.634; FLAC • 763 kbps • 16 bit \ 44100 Hz • stereo; 13.61 MB (14 272 151 B)]
    05. Idea 5 (Call My Name) (feat. Lulu.).flac [04:51.047; FLAC • 739 kbps • 16 bit \ 44100 Hz • stereo; 25.65 MB (26 900 224 B)]
    06. Three Piece Suit (feat. Azekel).flac [04:34.283; FLAC • 778 kbps • 16 bit \ 44100 Hz • stereo; 25.46 MB (26 697 686 B)]
    07. Time and Time (feat. Demae).flac [03:14.572; FLAC • 756 kbps • 16 bit \ 44100 Hz • stereo; 17.56 MB (18 410 892 B)]
    08. Da Du Dah.flac [03:48.385; FLAC • 804 kbps • 16 bit \ 44100 Hz • stereo; 21.91 MB (22 975 436 B)]
    09. Together We Are.flac [03:40.899; FLAC • 853 kbps • 16 bit \ 44100 Hz • stereo; 22.46 MB (23 555 258 B)]
    10. Just Can't Wait.flac [06:22.509; FLAC • 783 kbps • 16 bit \ 44100 Hz • stereo; 35.73 MB (37 466 654 B)]
    11. Over _ Reprise.flac [06:45.184; FLAC • 626 kbps • 16 bit \ 44100 Hz • stereo; 30.24 MB (31 708 289 B)]
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Cue Corrector v. 10.2.3 / b. 2109 (Feb. 07, 2024)
log date: 2025-07-27 18:40:32
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Album   : Tuff Times Never Last
Year    : 2025
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DR         Peak         RMS     Duration Track
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DR7        0.00 dB    -8.19 dB      4:24 01 - Never Lost / Kokoroko
DR6        0.00 dB    -7.10 dB      4:04 02 - Sweetie / Kokoroko
DR8       -0.08 dB    -9.79 dB      5:24 03 - Closer to Me / Kokoroko
DR7       -0.11 dB    -9.80 dB      2:30 04 - My Father in Heaven / Kokoroko
DR6       -0.04 dB    -8.28 dB      4:51 05 - Idea 5 (Call My Name) (feat. Lulu.) / Kokoroko
DR7       -0.09 dB    -8.98 dB      4:34 06 - Three Piece Suit (feat. Azekel) / Kokoroko
DR7       -0.09 dB    -9.22 dB      3:15 07 - Time and Time (feat. Demae) / Kokoroko
DR9        0.00 dB   -10.76 dB      3:48 08 - Da Du Dah / Kokoroko
DR8       -0.02 dB    -9.09 dB      3:41 09 - Together We Are / Kokoroko
DR8       -0.07 dB    -9.53 dB      6:23 10 - Just Can't Wait / Kokoroko
DR6       -0.08 dB    -8.64 dB      6:45 11 - Over / Reprise / Kokoroko
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Number of tracks : 11
Official DR Value: DR7
Samplerate       : 44100 Hz
Channels         : 2
Bits per sample  : 16
Average bitrate  : 766 kbps
Codec            : FLAC
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10 APR 2025: Kokoroko, have announced the release of their forthcoming second studio album entitled "Tuff Times Never Last" and unveiled its first entree 'Sweetie'.
Set for release on July 11th via Brownswood Recordings, "Tuff Times Never Last" is a spirited and vibrant collection of songs serving as an optimistic reminder to tightly hold and embrace the many dualities that occur in life. Over the course of the 11-song suite, the album explores togetherness, community, sensuality, childhood, loss and above all perseverance.
Initially drawing inspiration from a viral social media meme, co-bandleader Onome Edgeworth said of the title's origins and meaning: "It's true! Although we're reflecting on joy and celebration, you realize that a lot of that beauty comes out of challenges and difficulties. It felt like a natural truth that we discovered whilst writing".
The accompanying artwork was painted by Luci Pina, the acclaimed illustrator whose work has been sought and commissioned by the likes of The Cut, Soho House, DICE, Apple Music and It’s Nice That. Embedded within the image is Kokoroko's ode to London in the summer. Speaking on its design, co-bandleader Sheila Maurice-Grey said: "The remit was summer in London, family and sense of everyone being in a congregation-like audience, and us being the musicians".
The artwork's imagery and colour was inspired by feelings of innocence and nostalgia - coming of age in London and those rare summer nights where everything felt full of hope. The cityscape also pays homage to Spike Lee's 1994 film "Crookyln" and Rick Famuyiwa's 1999 opus "The Wood". The band saw these movies as heartwarming representations of black family, community and resilience that served as a balm for them as Londoners. Speaking further on this, co-bandleader Onome Edgeworth said: ""Crooklyn" is very emotional, but also very uplifting. It felt like how I grew up. This album is us sharing our own feelings, hopes and dreams. We didn't always have those stories in the UK".
Three years on from their debut album "Could We Be More" which peaked at No.30 on the UK Albums Chart and received acclaim from The Guardian, The Telegraph, Financial Times, Jazzwise, CRACK Magazine and Downbeat Magazine, "Tuff Times Never Last" sees the London band with careless abandon expand their wide-ranging palette and influences.
While the afrobeat jazz of their previous work is still a core part of the record's sonic design, the new album largely pulls from British R&B from the 80s, neo-soul, West African disco, bossa nova, lovers rock and funk. Sonically taking cues from the likes of Loose Ends, Don Blackman, Common, Sly & Robbie, William Onyeabor, Patrice Rushen, Ofori Amponsah and Cymande. Throughout this instinctive evolution, the septet's seasoned musicianship preserves the essence of who Kokoroko are as masterful jazz artisans.
Speaking on the band's progression in sound, co-bandleader Sheila Maurice-Grey said: "Innately, we're jazz musicians but we've tried not to kind of box ourselves into one sound. So there is a level of freedom we're starting to feel. We want to continue being as creative as possible without feeling any boundaries".
The unveiling of the new album comes alongside the LP's lead single 'Sweetie', a tantalising first taste of the new record that bridges the gap between where the band has been and where they're going. A tribute to the playful bond between lovers, 'Sweetie' is a horn-led and wonky-sounding tune saluting West African disco. It expands upon the band exploring more electronic sounds and toying with obscure drum machine and synth sounds.
'Sweetie' marks Kokoroko's first dose of new music since their EP "Get The Message". Released last November, the project spawned "Three Piece Suit" featuring Azekel - their honouring of Nigerian elders contemplating home, lineage and ancestry in 1960s London.. Upon its release, the EP earned praise from Rolling Stone Africa, Bandcamp Daily, The Fader, YAMS, OkayAfrica, TRENCH, Official Charts, NOTION, CLASH, DMY, Rough Trade and The Stranger.
To coincide with the release of "Tuff Times Never Last", Kokoroko will be embarking on the biggest headline show of their career when they play London's O2 Academy Brixton on September 25th.