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Tosca are in full hypnosis mode forJ.A.C., as the Viennese duo ofRichard Dorfmeisterand Rupert Huber again show off their mastery of jazzy ambience. Dorfmeister and Huber have been busy since 2003’sDehli9, having had three kids between them (the album title is an acronym of their offspring’s names) in the interim. Perhaps seeking a respite from the hectic onset of fatherhood, they’ve infusedJ.A.C.with a romp of bass lines and Bossa, staying away from the druggier, avant-garde material found onDehli9. At first, it plays a bit too breezy, but later the record reveals more depth. Blunt-friendly beats make their way into the mix; "The Big Sleep" goes pretty deep into its own navel before the funk of "Damentag" brightens the mood. A few more listens, and you’ll notice more musical diversity and the easy way Dorfmeister and Huber segue from chilly ("Naschkatze") to friendly ("Zuri"). Distinctive vocals from usual suspectsEarl Zingerand Farda P along with newcomers Samiah Farah and Chris Eckman (of the Seattle-basedWalkabouts) add spice. OnceJ.A.C.is in your player, it may be awhile before you take it out.–Matthew Cooke