After spending a couple of years touring in support of their collaboration , cast their sights and sounds farther with This is one of the little orchestra's most globetrotting collections, whether they're combining Japanese instrumentation with Portuguese songcraft on "Solidao" or singing in any of the other seven languages represented here, including a foray into Xhosa with a cheery rendition of 's "Pata Pata." Where they flirted with kitsch on , this time draw inspiration from cinematic glamour. Three of 's songs were written for the 2016 film Souvenir, which stars as a forgotten Eurovision contestant, and they anchor the album. "Joli Garcon" kicks things off with vibrantly optimistic French pop; "Souvenir"'s brass and swirling harp lend a sultry touch; and "Fini la Musique" sends the album into its home stretch with -worthy drama. As always, in 's world, traditional doesn't mean predictable. The band excels at bringing fresh perspectives to old favorites on with a little help from their friends: 's "Blue Moon" is one of the most serene tracks here, while 's growling alto gives "Love for Sale" an extra urgency. The group also takes time to reflect on its own traditions, with longtime collaborator and NPR journalist taking the lead on "Finnisma Di," an Arabic version of "La Soledad" from their 1997 debut, . Nearly 20 years later, is one of 's most cohesive and welcoming expressions of their globally minded pop. ~ Heather Phares