Volume Two

Released in late 2020, Volume Two solidified Gotts Street Park's reputation as the premier purveyors of 'cinematic soul.' The Leeds-based trio - Josh Crocker, Tom Henry, and Joe Harris - recorded the project live to tape, a process that imbues the eight tracks with a distinctive grit and immediacy. Unlike their debut, this volume leans further into the 'nu jazz' and 'downtempo' spaces, utilizing guest vocalists like Rosie Lowe and Flikka to add a human vulnerability to their tight, pocket-heavy instrumentation. The album is characterized by its short runtimes and vignette-like structures, making it feel like a cohesive suite of moods rather than a standard collection of songs. Critics noted the band's ability to sound vintage without relying on nostalgia, praising the dry, minimalist mix that allows the natural timbre of the instruments to shine. It stands as a pivotal entry in the UK's thriving neo-soul scene.