an album of his own compositions in much the same style. These Penguins are at the best when the instrumentation is more experimental.There's rousing cuatro work on the atmospheric, Latin influenced Pale Peach Jukebox,upbeat ukelule playing on Two Beans Shaker,and a fine blend of Kathryn Tickell Northumbrian pipes and piano on Landau. *** --The Guardian,28/01/11 I was a big fan of the Penguin Cafe Orchestra, and bought this knowing that it was not the same band, but a band of new musicians led by Arthuer Jeffes. However, from the first track, it's like an old friend returning. It's all there: the jaunty rythmns, changes in key, mournful strings and minimal percussion. Occasionally, I did feel it sounded a bit too forced, and really would have loved to have heard some folks like Geoffrey Richardson on there, and maybe a bit variety in the instrumentation (Too much piano!), but it's Jeffes' legacy now and it appears to be in good hands. A joy from start to finish, and essential for any fans of the Penguin Cafe Ochestra. It's great to see it back open for business, and let's hope there's more where this came from! Mr. Soft Machine's review has summed up this release and the whole ethos of Penguin Cafe in a very concise manner. Hats off! Therefore, I will keep this review brief. Listening to this wonderful album right now, I am bowled over by its consistently gorgeous melodies. Tunes such as "Landau", "Harry Piers" and "From a Blue