Kokoroko's album Tuff Times Never Last showcases 11 tracks characterized by tranquil tempos rarely exceeding 100bpm. The soothing melodies combine soothing guitar riffs with warm brass and gentle percussion. Notable tracks include Never Lost, notable for its lullaby-like harmonies, and Closer to Me, featuring slowed guitar. The album incorporates different influences as seen in Sweetie and Idea 5, which introduce lively horns and sultry R&B respectively. Despite these variations, the overall sound remains consistent and somewhat subdued, creating an atmosphere ideal for relaxation but lacking bold energy.
Across its 11 tracks, tempos rarely exceed 100bpm, wallowing in tranquil bass lines and languorous grooves.
The group establish a confident and comforting tone, playing through the lullaby vocal harmonies of Never Lost and slowed guitar of Closer to Me.
Idea 5 veers into sultry R&B thanks to featured vocalist Lulu, while Da Du Dah plays like a sun-kissed piece of 80s Brit funk.
Tuff Times can feel all too soft and tender, with any moments of difference swallowed by dynamic similarities.
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