TURNTABLE LAB

the lab review

All ten Clone Classics singles compiled onto one CD? Glorious. We've carried their 12"s for a while now, and I'm always on the lookout when a new one comes in. Unlike other dance 12" re-issue labels, they don't really stick to one particular genre but specialize in influential tracks that defy a time stamp. Whether it's disco, electro, Italo or house, they've got the lock on it, remastering the originals for that extra bump needed on today's dance floors. For those that missed the releases we've carried, they're all here. Check the serious jacking house action on the Fingers Inc. cut "I'm Strong(1)," Mike Dunn's "Set Me Free(2)," Rodney Bakker's "House Girl(3)," some seriously rare Italo cuts like Gay Cat Park's "I Am A Vocoder(4)," Trophy's "Slow Flight(5)," Knight Action's "Single Girl(6)" and awesome leftfield electro tracks like Los Angeles TF's "Magical Body(7)." Going down the tracklist, it seems a prerequisite to Clone Classics must be the music and rarity. As I look up prices, all of these go for over a hundred bucks! Such a steal on CD. Also, If you love the tracks but wished there was a instrumental, that's where you have to get the vinyl version. Recommended.

reviewed by C'mish 05/01/2008

• lab recommended

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