TURNTABLE LAB

Bladerunners
Music Sounds Better With Edits EP

club-friendly edits

The Bladerunners are one of the best things going right now. Their edits are made with working DJs in mind and they're totally effective. Side A features dance edits and starts with Stardust's "Music Sounds Better With You" aka one the greatest dance songs ever made. The Bladerunners do an admirable chop job(1) here, freaking out the original sounds. Showing some deep-ass music nerdery, they've resurrected P.I.L.'s "This Is Not A Love Song" as a Daft Punk-style dance track. The flip features hip-hop remixes of "Move Bitch(3), Throw Some D's(4)," and "Money In The Bank(5)." 7 tracks total. Recommended.
reviewed by the mgmnt

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funk soul disco - reviewer recommended / new disco / cosmic / edits - reviewer recommended / house / minimal / techno - reviewer recommended / funk soul disco 12" / and more

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Hamilton Bohannon
Let's Start A Dance 12"

Well, it doesn't get a lot more essential than this. Two stellar, quality party records, one for setting things off and the other for pushing it over the top. Keni Burke, a child star in the 5 Stairsteps, came into his own with this extremely scarce RCA single (recently seen at one NYC store selling for $100+). Thanks to the availability of this well-known (boot) repress, "Risin To The Top(1)" has become an anthem that is instantly recognizable and crucial to any modern soul collection. Without getting too detailed, there are probably hundreds of songs that have blatantly appropriated this, from Doug E. Fresh to Maxwell to Mary J. (Not to mention Rick James' bassline ripoff for the Mary Jane Girls' "All Night Long.") The other side features Hamilton Bohannon's "Let's Start A Dance" remix(2), originally issued on the Phase II label and probably just as sampled, though this time in the club/house realm. A 10 minute heavy percussive monster, this is an essential element for any DJ who's interested in moving a crowd. It's never gone out of style, as its proto-house/funk stomp defies categorization and goes directly to the feet. Handy as a bathroom break record, let Bohannon and the band take over while you relieve yourself!
reviewed by monk

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funk soul disco - reviewer recommended / new disco / cosmic / edits - reviewer recommended / house / minimal / techno - reviewer recommended / funk soul disco 12" / and more

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Black Science Orchestra
New Jersey Deep (Ashley Beedle) 12"

disco house

This handy white label collects two heavyweight house cuts that were never easy to find on original, and have only gotten scarcer. Ashley Beedle's pre-X-Press2 combo Black Science Orchestra dove headfirst into filtered disco loops when they made "New Jersey Deep(1)" in 1994, reworking huge chunks of the NJ band Wood, Brass & Steel's loft classic "Funkanova." It's a sexy, swinging piece of instrumental house with a great guitar and keyboard riff that plays like the soundtrack to a pretty sunrise after a long sweaty night. Flipping the record, you'd have to be a pretty serious head to have Ali's "Feeling You(2)" on the original promo. That's the only other place you're going to find this gorgeous Mood II Swing remix from 1998, a chunky house groover with a male vocal full of passion and longing. The "feeling you/is all I want to do" refrain is trance inducing and man, can you feel homeboy's pain. An instrumental version of "Feeling You(3)" is a dreamy cut in its own right. Like any good dub, the melody is memorable enough to trick your head into hearing the lyrics and feeling the groove of the original track while keeping things simple on the floor.
reviewed by Odyssey Jones

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house / minimal / techno - reviewer recommended / house / minimal / techno - classics / house / minimal / techno

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KC Flightt
Voices 12"

"Voices(1)" is one of the ultimate house classics, brought to us by KC Flight who also responsible for the NY anthem "Let's Get Jazzy." "Voices" can be considered the original tribal house track- it's built upon primitive drumming and Indian chanting that would make anyone's hairs stand straight up. The track intensifies when the oh so famous chorus (originally sung by Sting) comes in. By this time the beat is mesmerizing you with the "dom, dom, dom, dom," all up in your face and KC doesn't stop until all you can think, sing, and breath is "Voices...Inside my head...Echoes...Things that you said." On the flip is "Cabana(2)," a track that reminds us of when house was just house - simple and to the point. With a scatty vocal dub that stabs in and out of the track with a little piano riff, you just keep getting pulled deeper and deeper into this one.
reviewed by Nicole Otero

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house / minimal / techno - reviewer recommended / house / minimal / techno - classics / house / minimal / techno

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V/A
Fool's Gold 4 Deep Serato Pressing Control Vinyl (Lil B, Kingdom, Cubic Zirconia) - Clear Marble Yellow 2LP

4 previously unavailable remixes over 2 lps w/ serato tones, custom slipmats

Fool's Gold celebrates its 4-year anniversary with the release of a super limited-edition (only 2000 worldwide!) set, which includes 4 highly sought after, previously unreleased remixes spread over 2 clear marble yellow LPs with serato control tones on the flip and a pair of exclusive slipmats stamped with the iconic Fool's Gold logo. As far as the music is concerned, the label includes Tony Senghore's wicked take on Lil B's "Freeze(1)," a half-time mix of Kindom's "Mind Reader(2)," a club-ready version of Cubic Zirconia's "afterhours jam" "Night Or Day(3)" and Amen Brother's 808s-and-breaks-heavy remix of DJ Gant-Man's "Juke Dat Girl(4)." Highly recommended!
reviewed by nakinboots

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house / minimal / techno - reviewer recommended / new electro + electro rock + rave / house / deep house / remixes / serato - digital djing / and more

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Jose Feliciano
Sunny (Shelter Remix) 12"

deep house anthem samples 60s latin soul

An instant Shelter classic. Timmy Regisford takes Jose Feliciano's famous track "Sunny(1)" and turns it into a warm weather dance anthem (yes, I know I've used "classic" and "anthem" within the first two sentences, but this shit is beautiful). Instrumental on the flip. Recommended.
reviewed by the mgmnt

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midtempo - vinyl / house / minimal / techno - reviewer recommended / house / minimal / techno - classics / house / deep house / remixes / and more

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Major Lazer
Guns Don't Kill People... Lazers Do (with FREE MP3 Download) 2LP

dancehall full-length from Diplo & Switch

BONUS: Included with with this LP is a coupon for a free high-quality MP3 download of the full album.

Diplo and Switch's new dancehall project has been getting lots of hype over the last few months, and it turns out that this time the hype was right: this shit has more jams than Knotts Berry Farms. The CD opens with the surf-rock single "Hold The Line(1)," which features Santigold and Mr. Lex, and doesn't really let up after that. In addition to top notch production, the album also features a ton of dancehall stars and a few state-side up and comers who should be pretty familiar to the discerning lab customer at this point. Turbulence shows up for "Anything Goes(2)," Mr. Vegas makes an appearance on "Can't Stop Now(3)," while Mr. Evil (aka Leftside) and Swedish rapper Mapei both jump on an updated version of "Mary Jane(4)." Brooklyn's own auto-crooner Ricky Blaze and the perennially slept-on Nina Sky lend their vocals to the Power 106 Anthem "Keep It Goin' Louder(5)," (this one's got "crossover" written all over it) and Vybz Kartel squeezes a few lines into the pandemonium-inducing "Pon Di Floor(6)." Solid tracks from beginning to end, this album is gonna be a force to be reckoned this summer. Recommended.
reviewed by Hires

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dubstep + grime - vinyl / house / minimal / techno - reviewer recommended / current dancehall + hip-hop remixes + acapellas / fidget house: switch + sinden + herve + jesse rose + dubsided / and more

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Storm Queen
Look Right Through (Morgan Geist) 12"

retro style vocal house with a touch of disco

Debut single from Storm Queen, the new project from the mind of Morgan Geist (of Metro Area fame) that finds him returning to analog dance music with a modern house with a disco touch. "Look Right Through(1)" features the vocal talents of Damon C. Scott, an NYC singer that performs on the subways (where Morgan discovered him), and laces the track up properly with smooth soulful vocals. Morgan is behind the beat and flexes mastery of old school analog production styles as well as some new school tricks (check that catchy-ass synthline that opens it up). Includes the original vocal mix as well as the dub(2). Recommended.
reviewed by snackmaster

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new disco / cosmic / edits - reviewer recommended / house / minimal / techno - reviewer recommended / metro area + environ + related / detroit - carl craig, theo parrish, moodymann / and more

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Duck Sauce
Barbra Streisand Pic Disc (A-Trak, Armand Van Helden) 12"

huge sample-based house from Duck Sauce, pic disc

Now available as a pic disc featuring Dust La Rock artwork! "Barbra Streisand" is catchy, driving, and people can sing along to it on their first listen. Win. Easily one of the strongest dance releases of 2010, Armand and A-Trak lift the best elements of Boney M's "Gotta Go Home" (which actually takes from Nighttrain's 1971 single "Hallo Bimmelbahn") and add their club-tested drums and flavor for 5 minutes of raw, jumping-up-and-down fun. Everyone loves Ducksauce. Highly recommended.


reviewed by nakinboots

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house / minimal / techno - reviewer recommended / house / deep house / remixes / house / minimal / techno / special edition + deluxe

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Diplo vs. Tiesto
C'mon (Toadally Krossed Out Remix) 12"

electro house heater from Diplo and Tiesto

Big (room/stadium) tune!!! Diplo links up with Tiesto aka the trance god for an electro house banger(1) that's guaranteed to take your peak hour fist pumping set to the next level. The power chords are so damn catchy, and with immense build-ups, hard hitting drums, and a dirty, driving bassline rounding out the song, you can bet your left nut on everyone going ape shit when you drop this one. Toadally Krossed Out remix(2) also included, and gnarly laser etching of Diplo & Tiesto on the flip! Recommended.
reviewed by nakinboots

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house / minimal / techno - reviewer recommended / house / deep house / remixes / house / minimal / techno

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DJ Nature
This Side Of Heaven / It's Over (DJ Milo) 12"

deep Detroit style grooves, pick

DJ Nature, better known as DJ Milo (of Wild Bunch & Major Force West fame), is a veteran to the DJ/producer game (30 years deep son) and comes super correct with two super in-demand releases on NYC's highly collectible Golf Channel imprint. The original white label pressings of these joints disappeared with the quickness (before we could even stock them), but thankfully the guys from Golf Channel dropped of a stack of these pic sleeve versions at the NY shop (though you can bet these'll be gone quickly too). This 12" features the lovely dancefloor grooves of "This Side Of Heaven(1)" and the deep and mellow bumps of "It's Over(2)." Must have for fans of Theo, MCDE, Mark E, Moody, etc. Comes in tasty pic sleeve too. Recommended.
reviewed by snackmaster

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new disco / cosmic / edits - reviewer recommended / house / minimal / techno - reviewer recommended / house / deep house / remixes / re-edits - disco + italo + cosmic + rockish / and more

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Gadi Mizrahi & Soul Clap
She's Bad / Beautiful Thing 10"

deep house w/ r&b influence

1/2 of Wolf + Lamb Gadi Mizrahi teams up with hyped Boston duo Soul Clap for a tasty remix(1) of Bad Rabbit's "She's Bad". It's a match made in heaven really, as the Joint Custody artists have already dabbled in R&B-tinged dance to much acclaim, and the "wildest group in Boston" is known for a sound that blends pop, hip-hop, new jack swing, funk and "all-around musical goodness," which just works with the smooth and catchy deep house style of the trio. The tack starts off with warm synth chords with funky bass, processed guitar licks and hard-hitting drums slowly building on top of each other to provide a grooving backdrop to Fredua Boakye's soulful and vintage vocals. On the flip is "Beautiful Thang(2)," which was the promotional track for Joint Custody, and it's another excellent deep house number with dirty electro-funk bass and Cnyce on vocals. Recommended.
reviewed by nakinboots

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new disco / cosmic / edits - reviewer recommended / house / minimal / techno - reviewer recommended / house / deep house / remixes / house / minimal / techno / and more

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LCD Soundsystem
45:33 Remixes (Pilooski, Theo Parrish) 12"

all-star remixes for LCD's epic album-length track

Finally on wax! Back in 2005, LCD Soundsystem created an astounding piece entitled 45:33 (as in 45 minutes and 33 seconds long) originally commissioned by Nike and intended to be a jogging soundtrack. It was quite a track, one that mutated and morphed into several movements and one that frontman James Murphy is known to be very proud of. Fast forward to 2009 and 45:33 gets revisited by the dance scene's brightest producers for some truly stunning remixes. The original CD version contained all 8 remixes on one disc, but for the vinyl release they are split up onto four 12"s, each side dedicated to a single remix. This volume includes Theo Parrish's brilliant remix(1), which is signature Detroit-style all the way (my fave of the bunch), and Pilooski's remix(2) that hypes things up with vocoded vocals and a frenzied electro-disco vibe. Recommended.
reviewed by snackmaster

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rock + new wave + 80/90s / new rock / new disco / cosmic / edits - reviewer recommended / house / minimal / techno - reviewer recommended / and more

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Art Department
We Call Love feat. Soul Clap & Osunlade (Daphni, DJ Harvey) 12"

all-star dance collaboration

Could there be anymore title hype here? Art Department. Soul Clap. Osunlade. Caribou (Daphni). DJ Harvey. Blake Shelton. Seriously, it's pretty incredible that all these people could get together on one record. This only solidifies the recent re-re-re-birth of the house scene (led by Crosstown Rebels, Spectral, Hot Creations, etc). Recommended.




reviewed by the mgmnt

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Todd Terje
Eurodans / Italian Stallion 12"

nu disco hit repressed

Back in print! "Eurodans(1)" is a sureshot nu disco bomb originally released by Todd Terje in 2004 on Soul Jazz. Terje and Soul Jazz apparently had a falling out so that pressing is ridiculously rare (only 60 copies surfaced). Luckily Full Pupp came to the rescue and pressed this beast up in 2005, and now again in case you missed it the first time. Take a listen to the sample and you'll see how this will easily turn out the dancefloor with super catchy synth hooks and solid disco beats. Flipside features "Italian Stallion(2)," but A-side wins no question. Recommended.
reviewed by snackmaster

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new disco / cosmic / edits - reviewer recommended / house / minimal / techno - reviewer recommended / house / minimal / techno - classics / house / minimal / techno / and more

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V/A
Turntables On The Hudson Vol.8: Reflecting Cielo (Quantic, Nickodemus) EP

curated latin and world influenced dance grooves

Turntables On The Hudson pays homage to its winter home, Cielo on Little West 12th Street NYC (also home to Francois K's Deep Space parties). Resident DJ Nickodemus themed this latest TOTH comp on the heavier, uptempo tracks that keep the Cielo crowd moving. A-side features Quantic's 115 bpm Cumbia-house track "Sol Clap(1)" followed by E's E (NYCTrust) top notch remix of Nick's "Conmigo(2)." B-side features a pair of Pablo Sanchez remixes, one by TOTH favorite Simbad(3), the other by TOTH's own Zeb(4). Recommended.
reviewed by the mgmnt

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downtempo + electronic - recommended / midtempo - vinyl / house / minimal / techno - reviewer recommended / house / deep house / remixes / and more

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Lee Foss
Starfruit 12"

r&b sampling new school house

Lee Foss knows how to please em, flipping Usher ("Someone New(1)") and Brandy samples ("Keep My Cool(2)") into his complex house concoctions. Time to go dig for those old R&B accapellas. "Little Game(3)", a staple in the sets of Lee Curtiss and Art Department, features Foss' update to black gay house thing. Foss saves the most sparkling for last with "Starfruit(4)" with its intriguing layering of synths and samples (and yes, another obscure R&B sample). Party rec for sure, recommended.
reviewed by the mgmnt

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Soho
Hot Music / Keep It Together 12"

all-time dj classic, great b-side edit too

Official pressing of the all-time house classic "Hot Music(1)." It's backed with another treat, Pal Joey's rework of The Intruders' "I'll Always Love My Mama(2)" which was sampled to fame by Raphael Saadiq and Q-Tip for "Get Involved." If you already don't know about "Hot Music," here's Roctakon's refresher: "Another record that most people don't know the name of- but when you hear it, you gonna be like "damn, that's my shit." "Hot Music" is a classic instrumental jam that don't depreciate with age. I could bore you guys with tales of original labels and different pressings on this one, but what's the point. The bottom line is this is a record that you can play for just about any crowd, be they into hip hop, underground, house etc etc. The only people who don't go ape shit for this record are the ones who love that "murder inc" sound (you know that platinum sound, holla). It mixes well with your uptempo party fair and also makes a good transition from a hip hop to a house set, or vice versa. This is a true must have for all hip hop dj's." Recommended.
reviewed by the mgmnt

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house / minimal / techno - reviewer recommended / house / minimal / techno - classics / house / minimal / techno

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Black Art
Black Art Music EP

deep house meet jazz, detroit style

2003 release on Mike Grant's Detroit-based label Moods & Grooves. Deep house meets jazz on this super-consistent four tracker. Every song here is excellent with a cultured sound you don't hear as often these days. I'm especially feeling the summer jam "Heat(1)" and the jazz-funk-breaks of "Sweet(2)." Recommended.
reviewed by the mgmnt

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house / minimal / techno - reviewer recommended / detroit - carl craig, theo parrish, moodymann / house / deep house / remixes / house / minimal / techno

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DJ Nature
Foggy Monday Morning / Feeling Like A Woman 12"

deep, jazzy house tracks from Golf Channel

Fresh batch of DJ Nature promo 12"s from the respectable folks at Golf Channel Records! This one carries two smooth numbers stretched out on each side, that yu play on 45 of course. "Fog In The Morning(1)", fits its name perfectly, captures that hazy yet beautiful mood with a subdued beat, sweet keyboards, and jazzy sax that seduces! "Feel Like A Woman(2)" kills the b-side with a sophisticated groove, made to hypnotize and uplift. Always in high demand and in short supply! Don't miss!
reviewed by Cmish

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new disco / cosmic / edits - reviewer recommended / house / minimal / techno - reviewer recommended / house / deep house / remixes / re-edits - disco + italo + cosmic + rockish / and more

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Duck Sauce
Big Bad Wolf (Gesaffelstein Mix) 12"

humorous house banger from Armand and A-trak

Ducksauce is keeping dance music fun. Barbra Streisand was all about having a good time on the dancefloor, and Armand and A-trak's follow up, Big Bad Wolf(1), promises to continue moving people in all sorts of ways. The howling-filled number is kept simple - just raw, simple, and bumping instrumental layered with the "the big bad wolf" chant. No catchy disco sample this time around - nevertheless, the track will remain a crowd favorite for a long time to come. Gesaffelstein(2) delivers a slick techno remix on the flip, making this record a must-have. Hilarious label art also, recommended.
reviewed by nakinboots

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house / minimal / techno - reviewer recommended / house / deep house / remixes / house / minimal / techno

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Dinosaur
Kiss Me Again (Arthur Russell) 12"

underground disco classic reissued

I have to admit that I was a little dismayed when this record showed up. After tracking down a version of it on Discogs and spending a little more than you'll have to, someone went ahead and reissued it. Oh well, my record nerd loss is your gain. This song literally sends chills down my spine nearly every time I hear it. "Kiss Me Again(1)" was born out of Arthur Russell and Nicky Siano's Dinosaur project after Russell had spent more than a few nights dancing at the Gallery. It's a track of epic proportions with a jubilant, hands in the air feeling. Along with featuring some extremely funky guitar playing from David Byrne of the Talking Heads, it is also the first record to be produced by a DJ. And it really has the feeling of being made by someone who spent a lot of time DJing for a hungry crowd of dancers. From the first bridge, where the piano allowed some breathing room and then the break hits, you can tell this was made for the dance floor. It closes its 13 minute journey with an intrepidly frenzied build up. These won't be lasting long. Recommended.
reviewed by The Voice

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V/A
Turntables On The Hudson Vol.8: Reflecting Cielo Sampler Vol.2 EP

latin and world influenced dance grooves

Turntables On The Hudson pays homage to its winter home, Cielo on Little West 12th Street NYC (also home to Francois K's Deep Space parties). Here is the second volume compiled by resident DJ Nickodemus with a killer selection of eclectic tracks that keep the Cielo crowd moving. A-side features the fat, dubby beats of Mr Scruff & Kirsty Almeida's "Pickled Spider(1)," while Afrolicious takes it into the deep global funk of "Dub For Mali(2)." Flip it over and get down to the massive uptempo afro funk of Meitz' "Zwakalani (SUMO Rebounce)(3)" and the MDCL remix of Mariella's "Love Sick(4)." Recommended.
reviewed by the mgmnt

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downtempo + electronic - recommended / midtempo - vinyl / house / minimal / techno - reviewer recommended / house / deep house / remixes / and more

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Inxec vs Droog
Westbound EP

groovy, deep, sexy techno

Crosstown Rebels adds another sexy, dancefloor-ready release to its excellent catalog, this time thanks to the "Choice trans-Atlantic partnership" between LA-based Droog (Culprit label head) and UK techno veteran Inxec. Westbound features 4 tracks, starting with the "eerie techno soul" of the title cut(1), which also contains subtle latin influences. "Accidental(2)" follows on an ambient techno tip, presenting a dubby and bassline-driven sound with sultry female-vocal-sample accents. Sophisticated dance vibes continue with "Unhinged(3)," probably the most sensual track on the EP, and the house-y "Sleepless Knights(4)" also does not disappoint. Simply put, play any song off of this record at any point of the night and it's a party, granted you're working with a discerning, tasteful crowd. Recommended.
reviewed by nakinboots

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new disco / cosmic / edits - reviewer recommended / house / minimal / techno - reviewer recommended / house / deep house / remixes / minimal house + techno / and more

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Carter Bros.
Full Disco Jacket (Nebraska Remix) 12"

filtered disco house a la Daft Punk

Rush Hour killing it again. I wasn't familiar with The Carter Bros, but I couldn't stop listening to the audio sample of this track. "Full Disco Jacket(1)" takes you back to late nineties filtered disco house a la Daft Punk, Together, DJ Sneak, and Cassius. I just love the equation of repetitive classic disco loops + stiff house drums + happy vibes. This record is so summer. The alternate versions are very necessary here (might even trump the og) with a punched up dub version(2) and brilliant remix(3) by Nebraska. Thomas Bangalter would be proud. Recommended.
reviewed by the mgmnt

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Eli Escobar
Desire (feat. Nomi Ruiz) 12"

sexy disco/house with vocals

New single from Eli Escobar featuring Nomi Ruiz on Wurst Music! Eli's sophisticated NY disco/house style is once again showcased in "Desire(1)," with Nomi's (Jessica 6, Hercules and Love Affair) vocals really giving the track a big dose of sex appeal. Accompanying the single is a remix by fellow New Yorkers Nick Chacona & Roy Dank (aka Beg To Differ)(2), who put a sleek dub spin on the original. Recommended.
reviewed by nakinboots

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Deniz Kurtel
Best Of (Dixon Remix) 12"

deep, ambient house

The sexy dancefloor magic that is "Best Of(1)" from Deniz Kurtel's dazzling debut full-length, Music Watching Over Me... From the jacking rhythms and echo-washed vocals to the charming bassline, the track looks to old school house and enhances those elements with modern sensibilities. Dixon's remix is on the flip is a 9-minute workout that builds and builds into a deep, sensual, and tech-y late night cut. Recommended.
reviewed by nakinboots

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Dennis Ferrer
Church Lady 12"

soulful house

Huge Dennis Ferrer track from 2007. The bumping drums, church organ stabs, and rhythmic bassline come together to construct a deep and physical house experience, but the real driving force of the song, of course, is the intense, gospel-like vocals courtesy of Danil Wright. DF has mentioned that the lyrics were inspired by his personal experience growing up around "open door policy" church ladies, and despite the despairing story being told, the harmonies and vocal layers, especially in the "Glory, Hallelujah" hook, really take the song to a higher, more spiritual level. Yes, it's four years old, but "Church Lady" sounds as real and uplifting as ever, and will still have maximum impact on discerning house crowds. Highly Recommended.
reviewed by nakinboots

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house / minimal / techno - reviewer recommended / house / deep house / remixes / house / minimal / techno

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Dinky
Time To Lose It EP

sexy, deep, tech-y house

Here is Dinky's exquisite Visionquest debut. The title track(1) is an emotive future-soul number featuring sparse beats, ethereal melodies, and the Chilean-born, Berlin-based dj/producer's own vocals, while "This Is Your Heart(2)" is a pure, ambient, and sexy house burner. Although the first two cuts are excellent, "Teka(3)" takes the EP to the next level, as the deep tech "monster" gradually builds, breaks down, then builds again for 9-plus minutes of dancefloor magic. Good for your body and mind, recommended.
reviewed by NI

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house / minimal / techno - reviewer recommended / house / deep house / remixes / house / minimal / techno

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Pantha Du Prince
V Versions of Black Noise (w/ FREE MP3 Download) LP

melodic, minimal techno

Top notch remixes of tracks from Pantha Du Prince's minimal techno album Black Noise. First up is Moritz Von Oswald who delivers a serene, deep, and captivating version of "Welt Am Draht(1)," followed by Die Vogel(2)'s take on the same song, which he washes with electronica vibes with the help of glowing horn and flute melodies. Animal Collective also remixes "Welt Am Draht(3)," and the band keeps true to its reverb-heavy, psych-pop tendencies. For "A Nomad's Retreat," The Sight Below(4)adds sexy, atmospheric techno touches, and Hieroglyphic Being(5) rounds out the release with an experimental take on "Satellite Sniper" that's full of weird soundscapes. Comes with free mp3 download card, recommended.
reviewed by nakinboots

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downtempo + electronic - recommended / downtempo + electronic - vinyl / house / minimal / techno - reviewer recommended / minimal house + techno / and more

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V/A
Fac. Dance: Factory Records 12" Mixes & Rarities 1980-1987 2LP

diverse dance-centric gems from influential UK label

The good folks at Strut shine some light on the dancier side of iconic Manchester label Factory Records for Factory Dance. Everyone knows the label's iconic acts like Joy Division, New Order and Happy Mondays, but here we get treated to some of the lesser known bands that graced the label during the early 80's when Factory was exploring jazz funk, experimental soul, and even reggae territories. Boogie heads will want to check the 52nd Street material, especially "Cool As Ice(1)," while X-O-Dus "See Them A Come(2)" is perfect for the dancehall. Did you know Factory ever took it there? Neither did I! You also get the underground disco-not-disco joint from Quando Quango ("Atom Rock NY Mix(3)") as well as electro from Section 25 on "Looking From A Hilltop(4)." There's even some garage house soul (Marcel King "Reach For Love(5)"), chilled-out balearica (Durutti Column's "For Belgian Friends(6)") and a good dose of experimental no wave business from Swamp Children(7), Blurt(8), and A Certain Ratio(9). An outstanding collection compiled by Bill Brewster (author of Last Night A DJ Saved My Life and DJHistory.com founder). 12 tracks in all spread over 2 LPs, recommended.
reviewed by snackmaster

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Visionquest Beach Collection: Spring Summer 2011 12"

summery disco house jams

Following the techno centric Club Collection comes Visionquest's season appropriate Beach Collection for Spring/Summer 2011. Visionquest is one of the most promising new labels to emerge from dance scene as of late and once again shines with an expertly curated 3 track EP of warm weather grooves. Check the bouncey opener from Maceo Plex (of Crosstown Rebels fame) entitled "Falling(1)" that kills with an 80's disco boogie infused feel. Tale Of Us come next with "Winds Of Change(2)," a melancholy vocal number with rich atmosphere and moody broken beats, while Pillow Talk closes out the EP with "Love Makes Parks(3)," a soulful slow house groover that borrows from the Blackbyrds to create a warm, loving vibe wherever it gets dropped. Recommended.
reviewed by snackmaster

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Ame & Amampondo
Ku Kanjani 12"

epic techno house with African vocals

Ame has the knack for the epic. Ever since their classic Innervisions debut, Rej, the duo has been exploring the subterranean area between techno and deep house, usually with memorable, permanent results. For their first release of 2011, Ame has teamed up with South African band Amampondo and released what I'll describe as a "mental anthem." The sythesizer action is straight 'tarded, and the vocals elevate the track to the steepest Cape Town vista. Get me hard drugs and a Gatorade quart right now. There's two versions(1,2), which are more like part 1 and 2. Recommended.
reviewed by the mgmnt

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Martinez Brothers
The Causeway / Issshhh! 12"

tech house

The Martinez Brothers follow up last year's "Don't Know Yet" with a set of proper New York house tunes. Driving percussion and a deep, thick bassline are at the foundation of "The Causeway(1)," with soulful vocal samples rounding out the track. "Issshhh!(2)" works with classic elements - stuttering keys, groove-driven kicks, atmospheric synths - to create hard-hitting, updated sounds that are deep yet dancefloor oriented. "Beats" version included, recommended.
reviewed by nakinboots

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Motor City Drum Ensemble
L.O.V.E. Remixes (Kyle Hall, Wolfgang Voigt, Smallpeople) 12"

detroit house & new disco remixes

Awesome set of remixes for Motor City Drum Ensemble's "L.O.V.E.". The original version of the cut was first featured as an exclusive off MCDE's DJ-Kicks mix but gets beautifully re-envisioned here by Detroit's young jedi Kyle Hall. Kyle's version(1) is brilliantly deep and moving with soaring synths and a propulsive uptempo groove that's bound to give you goose bumps. Worth the cost of admission for this one alone, but you also get Wolfgang Voigt's funked out new disco variation(2), plus Smallpeople's pumping deep house mix(3). Recommended.
reviewed by snackmaster

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Recloose
Can't Take It Remixes (feat. Dwele) 12"

reissue of 2000 soulful house classic

To celebrate the label's twentieth anniversary, Carl Craig's Planet E is reissuing key releases from the back catalog with new remixes. Here the label revisits this Recloose hit from 2000. Featuring the soul stylings of Dwele, this broken house cut sounds so weighty compared to current contemporaries. That little scratch part? Incredible. This is the dance music that will stand the test of time. Includes the original version(1), Milton Jackson(2), and Luciano(3). Recommended.
reviewed by the mgmnt

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Ron Hardy
Sensation 12"

the only original track by Ron Hardy

Legendary Chicago DJ Ron Hardy is best known for his ground breaking sets at the Muzic Box, his masterful edits (which are still getting booted and are in demand to this day), but have you heard his original production? "Sensation" is one of the rarer cuts from the Trax catalog and also happens to be Hardy's sole original production in his discography. The original 12" catches loot, but enjoy the import repress here in all its high energy jacking glory. Comes in the original configuration - long, short, and dub version. "Don't you knoooooow!" Recommended.
reviewed by snackmaster

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Fur Coat
Space Ballad 12"

tech-funk house

Sergio Munoz and Israel Sunshine aka Fur Coat make their Crosstown Rebels debut with a killer tech-funk house number. "Space Ballad(1)" is an easy-on-the-ear dancefloor jam - if you're into chunky groove and dynamic bassline-driven dance, definitely pick up this record. On the flip is an impressive remix by Totally Enormous Extinct Dinasurs(2), and the London/Berlin-based producer, while keeping things deep, opts for a punchier, grittier sound topped off with "murky" rave-inspired synths. Recommended.
reviewed by nakinboots

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Mark E
The Day (Prins Thomas Remix) 12"

slo house/disco edits

"Moaning, wordless soul vocals" on top of a bumping, bass-y, mid-tempo disco/house beat... Mark E revisits his trademark style for "The Day(1)," an obvious pick off his recent Stone Breaker full length. Cosmic juggernaut Prins Thomas delivers an extended remix(2) that takes you along for a spaced-out Nordic disco shuffle for 11+ minutes, and "Special FX(3)" is exclusive to this 12" single for which ME reworks a classic electro-pop track with his signature style and finesse that sits perfectly between balearic house and synth pop realms. Recommended.
reviewed by nakinboots

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Mathew Jonson
Dayz / Cold Blooded 12"

melodic underground house

Driven by warm, ambient melodies and controlled rhythms, "Dayz(1)" is a simple and beautiful deep house number that'll fit nicely with a lot of the current underground dance releases. Mathew Jonson, who's described as "a legend with one of the most distinctive voices in the industry," keeps the approach just as tasteful for "Cold Blooded(2)," but the mood is darker. Recommended.
reviewed by nakinboots

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Miguel Campbell
Baby I Got It (Richy Ahmed Remix) 12"

sexy disco/r&b house

Hot Creations is unstoppable. Miguel Campbell's "Baby I Got It(1)" is the latest release on the sizzling imprint, and the sexy disco-house track promises maximum impact on the dancefloor. For a darker, rougher sound, check out Richy Ahmed's "moody tech" remix(2). The real winner on this excellent 12", however is "Something Special(3). It's the kind of record that draws heads to the dj booth asking "hey, what is that?" (actually happened a few times last night), and the sultry-R&B-vocals-over-a-groovy-house-beat vibe is just so on point. Highly recommended.
reviewed by nakinboots

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Disco Not Disco: Post Punk, Electro & Leftfield Classics 1974-1986 2LP

leftfield disco, post punk, and electro

The third in the popular Disco Not Disco series originally came out on CD years ago and finally gets released as a double vinyl! All sorts of leftfield disco rarites, post punk gems, and obscure electro classics get compiled here by Bill Brewster, the co-author of "Last Night A DJ Saved My Life." If you've never read his book, it puts NY's disco boom under a powerful microscope, detailing the makings of the phenomenon. And of course, when you have a new breed of anything, you know there'll be many imitators and mutations. That's just nature of the beast, especially in NYC and thus a sound developed that is "Disco Not Disco." The bands that combine post punk, electro and disco are in the spotlight here, and Brewster's selections frame the spirit of the era so well. For some prime samples, check Delta 5's "Mind Your Own Business(1)," Shriekback's "My Spine Is The Bassline(2)," James White & The Blacks' "Contort Yourself - August Darrell Mix(3)," Kazino's "Binary(4)," Liasons Dangereuses' "Los Ninos Del Parque(5)" and Maximum Joy's "Silent Street / Silent Dub(6)." Driving rhythms, strong vocals, propulsive basslines and stimulating synths can be found of most of these tracks and that's always a recipe for excitement on the dancefloor! Also includes the underground Detroit classic "Sharevari(7)" from A Number Of Names and the Factory records jam "Love Tempo(8)" by Quando Quango! 10 tracks total spread over 2LPs, Recommended.
reviewed by C'mish

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The Wurst Music Ever Vol. 1 (Pink Stallone, Tiago) 12"

deep house, cosmic italo, and disco funk

NYC's Wurst Music Co. drops its very first full length with the appropriately titled Wurst Music Ever! The album, which will feature 10 new songs from the Wurst alums and newcomers, is set to be released over 3 separate 12" EPs as well as CD version. This is the first vinyl EP and features fresh dancefloor material from Soho808, Tiago, Chicago Damn, and Pink Stallone. For the deep side of things, check "Reach(1)" by Soho808 with Safiya, Tiago hits a driving cosmic italo chord with "Peanuts Not Working(2)," and for dusty Detroit vibes check Chicago Damn's "Romcom(3)." Jersey's Pink Stallone deliver the funkiest number of the bunch with a little help from Strictly Rhythm vocalist Joey Washington on "Help Yourself(4)," a party starter of the highest degree. Quality through and through - recommended!
reviewed by snackmaster

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Virgo Four
It's A Crime (Caribou, Hunee) 12"

awesome remixes of lost chicago house

Seems like Caribou is popping up more frequently on the remix these days (like on those recent remix of Art Dept, Radiohead, and Four Tet) and I'm definitely not mad at that. Here he takes on Chicago house maestros Virgo Four's lost track "It's A Crime(1)" and transforms it into an dance bomb of epic proportions. The track builds slowly, starting with a simple vocal groove and builds into acid-driven synthesizer workout that kicks mucho ass. Berlin's Hunee also gives the track a remix(2), opting for the classic deep house approach that will certainly win floors over with ease. Can't forget about the original mix(3) which is also included and slays in classic Chicago fashion. Recommended.
reviewed by snackmaster

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Alex Israel
Walking To Guntersville 12"

warm analog house grooves

NY's WT Records continues to search harder than others to bring you incredible tracks from new artists that you never heard of before. Case in point with their latest release (#6 if you're counting) from Chicago-by-way-of-Detroit's Alex Israel. Warm analog house grooves are on the menu for Walking To Guntersville with the title track(1) setting the pace with an oasis of smooth synths over vintage drum machines. "Gaz 13(2)" ups the tempo to warm up the dancefloor, while "Bindlestiff(3)" really sets it off with propulsive funk-influenced bass and vocal bits - ditto for the funked-out "Nkisi(4)." Recommended.
reviewed by snackmaster

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DJ Nature
Edits Vol.1 12"

diverse edits of EBM, funk fusion, and african disco

Golf Channel continues to push the boundaries of the edit with this diverse batch from DJ Nature (aka Milo of The Wild Bunch). Rather than rehashing disco and boogie classics, Nature delves into less obvious choices here with three re-edits that will turn heads and move butts. "COA(1)" is up first with stomping drums that bang heavily on the EBM/Industrial tip (I predict you're going to see a lot more of this), while "Billy C(2)" brings it out of the darkness with smoothed-out jazz funk fusion vibes. Also included is the awesome African rhythms of "Bush Beat(3)" for the more eclectic and open-minded dance floor. Recommended.
reviewed by snackmaster

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Manuel Tur
Foolin' / The Traveller 12"

deep soulful house

Been a fan of Manuel Tur's material ever since Minimal Man put me on to some of his tech house stuff a few years ago. Apparently Tur is able to rock the soulful disco house style just as well (if not better) than the tech stuff as evident on this killer Delusions of Grandeur release. "Foolin'(1)" is just pure butter for the dancefloor; a prime slice of deep and soulful dance music with lush horns, chords and rolling bass, all topped with a simple yet effective vocal hook. Instrumental is also included here, as well as "The Traveller(2)," a track more in line with his previous works that boasts a minimal thump with haunting live strings, horns and groovy bass. Recommended.
reviewed by snackmaster

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Omar S & Colonel Abrams
Who Wrote The Rules Of Love 12"

retro garage house from Detroit

Detroit's Omar S is back on wax and he's brought along a guest vocalist this time around by the name of Colonel Abrams! For those unfamiliar, Colonel Abrams is responsible for a number of 80's dance classics (see "Trapped," "Not Gonna Let," etc.) and he adds a huge dose of old school authenticity to the emotive garage grooves of Omar S's "Who Wrote The Rule Of Love(1)." The original version pulls off the retro vibe in a big way - raw and soulful to the core, but the Shadow Ray Mix(2) really gets it pumping with more of a jacked up Chicago style groove. Loving the fat analog bassline and sparkling synths on this version, and the dancefloor will too. Recommended.
reviewed by snackmaster

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Gene Hunt Presents: Chicago Dance Tracks Part 2 2LP

unreleased chicago jack compiled

Incredibile compilation of jackin' Chicago house from the golden era of house music courtesy of Gene Hunt and Rush Hour! This is the second volume and picks up right where the last one left off with 7 more unreleased house gems of the highest calibre, an absolute MUST for anyone into the original house sound. Includes tracks from the originators including Larry Heard, Marshall Jefferson, Virgo Four, Sleezy D, Lil Louis, Craig Loftis, and Ron Hardy! I mean seriously, with a tracklist like that, how can you go wrong?! See how Chicago got down on "Finger Fuck(1)," "The Dryer(2)," "Yes I'm Right(3)," "Sensation Original Mix(4)," "JMF Groove(5)," and "Trust(6)." Quality import pressing on double vinyl. Easy recommendation.
reviewed by the mgmnt

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Visionquest Club Collection: Winter Fall Collection 2011 12"

diverse and emotive electronic dance

Visionquest's Fall Winter Collection 2011 delivers more expertly curated jams to keep the dancefloor warm during the colder seasons. As with the Spring Summer Collection, expect tasteful dance tracks that avoid easy genre-fication from artists you probably haven't heard of (till now). This volume kicks off with David K's remarkable "Ghost Train(1)," a track that is equally emotive as it is driving. Love the way the post punk-ish vocals work with that punchy beat! In a similar vein is My Favourite Robot's "Forest Fires(2)," another track that incorporates moody vocals with an equally deep arrangement, while Mirko Loko's "Gloria(3)" brightens the mood with hopeful synths melodies and lush atmospherics on a pulsing electro beat that spans over 13 minutes. Recommended.
reviewed by The Kosmische Beard

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Kink & Neville Watson
A Saturday Night In November (Kim Ann Foxman) 12"

80s style dance, pick

The voice of Kim Ann Foxman (Hercules & Love Affair) makes records sound so much better. Kink & Neville Watson craft a perfect 80s inspired beat for her voice... you'll think you've stumbled across an incredible lost electro / freestly session found in an uptown studio. After getting hooked on the original(1), I was quick to dismiss the b-side dub version(2), but don't sleep! The accentuated drum machine and vocal snippets make it rival the original. A perfect late night, smoke machine record. Recommended.
reviewed by the mgmnt

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Ultrasone
Breathe N Pop / Spiral Reserve 12"

slick underground house, samples Q-tip

"Breathe N Pop(1)" is the latest addition to Hot Creations' ever-growing catalog of dancefloor heaters. Constantly appearing in Seth Troxler and Jamie Jones' dj sets, the bumping, bass-driven song features a crowd-pleasing Q-Tip sample. Aptly applied effects complete the slick, irresistible, slowly building house tune. On the flip is "Spiral Reserve(2)" boasting of richly textured rhythmic layers and sexy, dub-y female vocals. Recommended.
reviewed by nakinboots

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Linkwood
Secret Value 12"

tasteful house on clear 180g vinyl

Haven't heard from Linkwood in a few, but looks like he's still crankin' out the jams! The Secret Value 12" showcases Linkwood's rich and tasteful house production with 3 tracks that give us a taste of what's to come on his forthcoming debut LP on Firecracker. My favorite is "Ignorance Is Bliss(1)," a track that is rooted in classic Chicago vibes (a la Fingers Inc.), but fresh and modern at the same time. Check the emotive synths and no-nonsense acid line over expertly programmed drums. "Between Me & You(2)" shifts into Detroit mode with plenty of warm synths and flange effects over spaced out drums designed to capture the minds and bodies of those on the dancefloor. The title track(3) boasts a similar vibe, one that makes you feel like you're dancing in the clouds. Limited pressing on clear 180g vinyl, recommended.
reviewed by snackmaster

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Rainer Trueby
Jeck (Motor City Drum Ensemble, Marcus Worgull) 12"

early 90s style house and jazz house

Better known for his new jazz outfit Truby Trio, Rainer Trueby has been putting out some interesting dance records recently on Compost (check his minimal Roy Ayers tribute "Ayers Rock"). This single might be his best thus far. Teaming up with Motor City Drum Ensemble, the duo concocts an impressive take on 90s house ("Jeck(1)"). Think Wolf+Lamb / Soul Clap. For Compost minimal heads, check the Marcus Worgull dub version(2). The best might be saved for last, with "Welcome To Our World(3)," a Roy Ayers-influenced jazz-house stomper. Recommended.
reviewed by the mgmnt

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Chateau Flight
Chichi Devils (I:Cube) 12"

dark electro techno

Cult faves Chateau Flight (I:Cube and Gilbert Cohen) are back after a lengthy hiatus (last release was on Innervisions back in 06?). They make an emphatic return statement with this 45rpm one-sided release (it's like saying "we don't need remixes, check the madness"). "Chichi Devils(1)" with its repetitive beauty is a secret weapon vampire track that you can throw into your minimal / techno sets... or throw it into your dark disco sets for a change of texture. Recommended.
reviewed by the mgmnt

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Luca Bacchetti
Tango (Eduardo Castillo Remix) 12"

delicate, latin-infused deep house

"Tango(1)" is a lush, melodic, and delicately percussive deep house tune from Luca Bacchetti. The Italy-born (small Tuscan town of Lucca), Barcelona-residing dj/producer serves up an infectiously gentle, Latin-infused groover, and on the flip is Eduardo Castillo's equally charming remix(2), for which the Venezuelan plays around with deep tech aesthetics. So good, so recommended.
reviewed by nakinboots

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Gene Hunt Presents: Chicago Dance Tracks Part 1 2LP

unreleased chicago jack compiled

Incredible compilation of jackin' Chicago house from the golden era of house music courtesy of Gene Hunt and Rush Hour! 7 never-before-released house gems of the highest calibre are unearthed here in all their raw, banging glory, ready to turn out a new generation of dancefloor freaks. This comp is an absolute MUST for anyone into the original house sound that the Windy City is famous for with tracks from the originators including Mr. Fingers, Steve Poindexter, Fingers Inc, Mike Dunn, Steve Silk Hurley, and Farley Jackmaster Funk! I mean seriously, with a tracklist like that, how can you go wrong?! See how Chicago got down on "Finger Fuck(1)," "Betsy Smith(2)," "Gherkin Aftermath 909(3)," "326 Donnie(4)," "I Don't Know(5)," and "Yes He Saved Me(6)." Quality import pressing on double vinyl. Easy recommendation.
reviewed by snackmaster

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Eli Escobar
Desire (Ian Pooley, Dj Sneak, Cosmic Kids Remixes) 12"

nu-disco, house remixes

Fresh remix action for Eli Escobar's sexy disco-house heater "Desire" on Plant Music! First up, Chi-town house veteran DJ Sneak takes the original deeper(1), tastefully dubbing out Nomi Ruiz's vocals and relying on warm, lofty chords to move the crowd. Ian Pooley's remix(2) strips it down and puts more emphasis on the lovely vocals, while LA's Cosmic Kids(3) opt for a lush and shimmering nu disco aesthetic. Also includes a new re-work from Eli(4) himself that chops the vocals up and adds some moving piano chords. While the original certainly holds it own, these remixes are great options for different moods and situations you might find out on the dance floor. Recommended.
reviewed by nakinboots

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