Full Length
The Emperor’s new Clothes – Klute – Breakbeat Science (US)
Legendary UK Drum and Bass producer and DJ, Klute brings his 5th full length to NY based imprint, Breakbeat Science. Featuring 2hours of music spread over two discs, this is a quality journey thought the mind of a musical virtuoso. Stand out cuts include the moody “We Control the Vertical”, the Jazzy, Roni Size styled “Struggle”, and the old school, jungle flavored “Revolution”. Quality from front to back. ***** (5 of 5)
Fabric Live 35 – Various (mixed by Marcus Intalex) – Fabric (UK)
Manchester born, London based; Marcus Intalex is one of the driving forces behind UK Drum and Bass and his Soul:ution nights at Fabric have helped to expose his sound to a wider audience. With cuts from Jonny L, Clix Perez and Duo Infernale, this disc is full of deep, hypnotic, jazzy grooves, vocals and a ton of jump up, booty shaking energy. **** (4 of 5)
The Chicago LP / DVD – Various – S&S Records (US)
Chicago based S&S Records brings together many of the true legends of house music, with up and coming talents on this release of 33 tracks that have never been heard before. Bringing together talent like Steve Hurley, Roy Davis Jr., Shawn Christopher, Jesse Saunders and Marshall Jefferson, and Maurice Joshua – shows that the Chicago House sound is as fresh and relevant today, as it was 25 years ago. Add a DVD tracing the history of house and you have a great collection. ***** (5 of 5)
12” Singles
Sunny Hills EP – Joel Mull – Audiomatique (DE)
Swedish based producer and DJ, Joel Mull is old school to the core. While his more memorable tracks have been harder, more driving techno – Mull shows his depth and ability to reach across genres on a regular basis. “Hilbert Space” is a trippy, slow developing, musical techno mover – while “Fluffer” (with Sean Palm), is a simple, minimal destroyer. Solid, as usual. **** (4 of 5)
Drunk Lover – St. Sebastian – Dessous (DE)
Third release from young guy, St. Sebastian finds us smack in the middle of his compelling, minimal web. The original mix of the title cut is a simple, slow developing tech house mover that grabs hold of your head and just wont let go. The “My My My Remix” takes things in a more upfront, center stage direction with blazing keys and ton of energy. “Snow White” wraps things up nicely, with a moody, melancholy vibe. *** (3 of 5)
