Archive for the ‘ Re-issue ’ Category
This repress of 2009′s Frozen Border 01 is seemingly from a time much sooner than that. Punishing, Hard Detroit styled techno on the A side. A touch housier feel on the B with some stuttering delayed stabs and sub bass pulse. This EP sounds like it should be played in a factory not a club. [ READ MORE ]
I know I do this every once in a while, but this one again is a no brainer. Its a bootleg repress of 1994′s “The Day We Lost The Soul/Tribute! (To The Soul We Lost)” and 1995′s “The Dancer” both of which are definitely Mr. Kenny Dixon Jr. hitting it on all cylinders. KDJ is [ READ MORE ]
Larry Heard is a legend so I need not say much about him. He has a knack for making even the most punishing house pretty and musical, a fact which is very evident on this re-release of his 1988 Play It Loud EP. The A-side jacks around a twisting and turning synth bass line that [ READ MORE ]
Housefactors (aka Larry Heard, aka Mr Fingers, aka Fingers Inc) keeps it raw and uptempo on this full re-issue of his 1988 Blackmarket 12″. Originally titled “Play It Loud,” this EP has been repackaged with updated labeling but contains all of the original material from the seminal release. In the intervening years, house music has [ READ MORE ]
Fans of strange and beautiful house should be on the look-out as Atavisme has issued represses of French mastermind Pepe Bradock‘s Pistes Insolites series along with his Path Of Most Resistance 12″. While these aren’t as well-known as his earlier classic, Deep Burnt, they’re every bit as well-conceived, frequently delve into more idiosyncratic oddities, and are of [ READ MORE ]
For a genre steeped in masks, aliases and anonymity from its onset, it’s impressive just how exceptionally enigmatic the duo behind Drexciya were among their Detroit techno contemporaries. Blending science fiction, mythology and, um, marine physics and biology, the pair crafted vivid portraits of a universe deep within the sea that came across like Bladerunner [ READ MORE ]
Aesthetically apparently a studied exercise in subtle imperfections, the intentionally distressed full grey cover gives way to slightly mottled label art. All this could be a nod to the mention on the rear that indicates: “both tracks recorded 29/11/1994 onto a Philips pocket memo 596.” Indeed, this is a reissue of 2 of the 3 [ READ MORE ]
In 1994 Boo Williams hit the scene with his debut release on Relief Records. Since then the Chicago native has played a pivotal role as part of the city’s second wave of house music. This re-release of his 1996 album “Home Town Chicago” on Anotherday Records is great evidence as to why he became so [ READ MORE ]
Originally released in 1993 “Forever Monna” became a classic deep house track as it stripped off all the disco influence in favor of a more smooth, thumping electronic sound. It is also a collaboration that showcases its creator’s home sounds combining Chez’s classic Chicago funk and Pullen’s smooth Detroit electronic stylings. Regardless of its original [ READ MORE ]
One of my favourite Mike Huckaby joints is happily revisited here on his own S Y N T H imprint. Regardless of the critical backlash against the term “dub techno,” this is a 12″ that stands up well, even a few years after its original limited release in 2007. The long side hints at the [ READ MORE ]
Previously only available on 1993′s Lost Trax compilation, this is some amazing work by Larry Heard that should never have been “lost.” Built around a foundation of shuffling beats, excellently programmed toms, some jazzy keys and some amazing etheral synth melodies this one is a sure fire floor filler. I only wish the quality were [ READ MORE ]
Essential reissue from Theo Parrish here. In stark contrast to the showy influence of nostalgia on so much deep house being released in the past couple years, this double-pack 2004 reissue of his year 2000 sophomore album on Sound Signature sounds torn out of time and trend. Much of it ranges from slow-house to hip-hop [ READ MORE ]
Instant House, the NYC / Dance Tracks-related collaboration between Joe Claussell, Stan Hatzakis and Tony Confusione, was apparently active between 1988 and 1993, as indicated on their 2003 retrospective compilation Jungle Source Records. Now rarities, Joe Claussell revisits some of the material on his own Sacred Rhythm Music label. Included is what sounds like an [ READ MORE ]
From the trippy, loose edits, bubbly sound effects and patter of drums on the Coastal Dub to the mellow, melodic downtempo groove of the Make 1, 2 (Gem Spa Dub), this is a gorgeous, thoughtful reissue of his 1986 single. The Make 1, 2 version is actually a welcome addendum to the original tracklisting, likewise [ READ MORE ]
If you’re a house music fan, in all of its various forms, there are great releases in the bins at Gramaphone right now. Here are two must have vocal-focused room rockers. The first up is the white label reissue of two essential Kerri Chandler tracks. This single-sided slab kicks off with “What About Us” an [ READ MORE ]
I love Detroit. I grew up in the area and have the city to thank for my passion for music. But it is a passion for music of a different land that sparks the inspiration for the Owiny Sigoma Band. At the core of the Owiny Sigoma Band are 5 London-based musicians who traveled to [ READ MORE ]