Early Prince is the reference point on this Aussie's gospel electro-funk debut — at least on Black & Gold and 21st Century Life, naughty, hook-filled dance cuts with just enough wit to keep your brain engaged. But when the wit vanishes (as it does on Cottonmouth, the dumbest song ever written about pot), he sounds more like late Jamiroquai. Which is to say, ew.
Grade: B-