Given the clear jazz, Latin and jazz-funk influences in his drum and bass productions, we probably shouldn’t be all that surprised by the sound of Generation, Peshay’s first album since 2004. That we are says more about our preconceptions than the album itself. You see, Generation is Peshay in live mode, utilizing organic drums, horns, guitars and vintage synths to create impeccable tracks that pay tribute to his myriad of influences, from jazz and Brazilian beats, to old skool electro (the freestyle-tinged “Dirty”), rubbery jazz-funk, sensual, clav-happy soul (the thrilling dreaminess of “Never Let You Go”) and sun-drenched downtempo grooves. It’s a brilliant set, all told, full of hazy warmth and luxurious musicality. It’s easily his best album to date and a joy from start to finish. Seriously, don’t sleep on this one.