Second album for Bachelors of Science, following their well-received debut ‘Science Fiction’ in 2008.

Warehouse Days represents a departure from the wholly drum’n’bass sound they became known for, although not a complete departure. Instead, Bachelors Of Science expands the units approach by introducing a softer electronic sound, embracing elements of electronica, instrumental and, bizarrely, surf rock on the organ-driven Red Stripe.

One of the most persuasive tracks is the blissful Can’t Let Go – a luscious drum’n’bass ballad with smooth, downtempo production but for its vibrant breaks. The female vocals are perfectly mixed into the track, enriched by subtle, swanky effects. This is followed by another nice track, Have You Ever Tried, an instrumental very much in the vein of the seemingly defunct Lemon Jelly, with synth strings floating calmly through drilling beats and a consuming bass melody.

There is also a sprinkling of straight-drumn’n’bass tracks throughout, to remind listeners of the band’s derivation, but these are usually accompanied by smooth, transient melodies – far from being dancefloor generic.

The track 25th Street is particularly appealing, as once again Bachelors of Science allow their music to be touched by the fragility of some trippy, groove-driven moods.

It’s not all good, however, sometimes Warehouse Dayz gets a bit stale and derivative, their use of clattering, scatter-gun breaks can be repetitive in places – more experimentation on the percussive side would have been nice, and some of the tracks surrender a bit meekly, having failed to expand on initial ideas.