Outside - The Rough And The Smooth *Pre-Order

Release Date Friday 27th June 2025
All pre-orders will be dispatched/made ready for collection on that day.

"The Rough And The Smooth" was the highly anticipated 2nd album from
Outside
Written, produced, mixed and engineered by a 22 year old Matt Cooper, who journeyed
through dub, jungle, hip hop and latin rhythms and vibrant, modal jazz. Playing much
of the instrumentation including keys and drums, Matt was joined by some of the
scene's fnest players from Jhelisa, Imaani, Greg Osby, Cleveland Watkiss, Byron
Wallen, Tony Remy and Gary Crosby.
Upon release, 'The Rough And The Smooth' received huge acclaim and was hailed as
a masterpiece by the music press from GQ, MOJO, The Face and Mixmag and fans
alike, taking Outside to another level. From the complex funk of 'Journeyman' parts 1
and 2, to the Nu Yorican hit of 'The 29/8 Steps', to the powerfully emotive violin led
jungle of 'To Forgive But Not Forget' and the epic jazz and beats fusion that is
'Moodswing', the album was impossible to pigeonhole and infuenced a generation of
music heads and artists.

Tracks: The 29/8 Steps / Moodswing / The Plan / To Forgive But Not Forget (Lim'Chol
V'Lo Lishkoach) / The Lower We Fly / Journeyman Part 1 / The Big 'F' Reunion /
Flowers Aren't IV Picking / Journeyman Part 2 / Minty (Dedicated to Minty) /
Remembrance

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Thank you for looking at our listing, below are a few points to consider before making a purchase:

- All records we sell are Brand New - pre-orders will normally come sealed but if you are purchasing in stock items, please note the copy may have been unsealed for display in the shop. Please email straight after purchase to enquire if this is of importance to you.

- Orders won't ship until all items are released, so keep this in mind when purchasing multiple pre-orders or a mix of in stock and pre-order items.

- The 'Product' page will show the most up to date info we have with regards to the item and its release date, but this information is subject to change so check in with us if you have any questions.

- We unfortunately don't offer tax/vat outside of the UK via the website so please keep in mind that when the items arrives in your country you may be liable to pay a further charge before delivery. (all UK orders the price you see is the price you will pay). Please also note that we are unable to adjust the declared value on items sold internationally.