Somewhat misleading Internet buzz favourably compared Silent Movie to DJ Shadow’s monumental “Midnight in a Perfect World,” leading to expectations of another cut ’n’ paste, sample-heavy scratchfest. The Shadow influence presents itself in a different way, though — if you liked Shadow’s choice of backing tracks, that lush early 1970s jazz-on-the-edge of funk vibe, where the bass line is led by adventurous horns, you’ll like Quiet Village. Silent Movie is a stunning re-creation of an era dominated by velour curtains and shag carpets. Quiet Village is equal parts Matt Edwards, better known for his Radio Slave output, and London record collector Joel Martin. Together the duo has done some extensive crate-raiding in crafting Silent Movie. Samples range from Alan Parsons to more obscure 1970s fare that will leave many reading the liner notes for more information. Regardless, the album is a lush soundtrack that oscillates between Dorian Grey-decadent swinger London and the more quietly pristine village green, while navigating the intersection between homage, navel-gazing and parody.