So Hot

The sole album released by Swamp Children under that name before transforming into Kalima, So Hot found the group building on their previous two years to create an engaging formal debut that very much was in the vein of the early ’80s nightclub jazz and funk-tinged pop that the UK produced in spades. While the crossover of members with A Certain Ratio can be sensed it’s still its own thing, with Ann Quigley’s relaxed singing and extra guest performances on flute by Elvio Ghigliordini adding to the easy energy on songs like “Samba Zippy (Pt. 2)” and “Magic.”