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Future Groove have a reputation for treading their own musical path rather than pandering to passing fads and media hype, and this compilation is trademark Future Groove; clever, well crafted and a true reflection of the label’s direction and mind-set. This unique and creative mix has been created by label favourites DESERT as a true manifestation of the Future Groove ethos.
Paul Kane and Paul Pringle are the men behind the inimitable DESERT sound. Paul Kane spent 8 years playing at and building his name through Cream; this affiliation enabled him to take on more and more international gigs and receive more widespread recognition. In 1992 Pringle worked with the acclaimed Neuro Project but has since been solely dedicated to Desert projects. Production work ensued, including remix work for Perfecto, Danny Tenaglia, Warners America and Mute plus additional solo projects. This all led to them setting up Glow Records in 1997 which soon established itself at the forefront of underground house in the UK.
With two previous releases on Future Groove and another due next year the affiliation is a credit to both parties. Here, the revered duo, mix up the crème de la crème of the label with the vigour and excellence for which they are renowned. The consistency and quality of the label is glaringly obvious as they intelligently craft the label's catalogue using their own unique formula.
This double CD is riddled with exclusive and previously unreleased material and includes high calibre artists such as Kolaborators, Jamez, Runner, Powder Productions, Oscar G, West London Deep and of course the superb Desert. The mix is an intelligent fusion of the Future Groove ethos. Strong vocal loops from Kolaborators' ‘Music All Around’ and Runner’s ‘Music’ run throughout the mix and are two of the strongest tracks here. Deadbeat Society’s ‘Flick's Theme’ is a brilliantly infectious stompathon, and Vic 20 & Sinclair’s ‘Nikita’ also adds another layer of chugging beats to the mix that keeps it bouncing along nicely.
DESERT, naturally, provide two of their own gems ‘I See The Light’ and ‘Lettin’ Ya Mind Go’ both which come with superb remixes courtesy of Eddie Amador and Lottie respectively. CD1 meanders through melodic but dark quality house music that includes a superb instrumental Problem Kids mix of the soon to be released ‘Gonna Make You My Lover’ from West London Deep.
CD2 – The bonus CD is full of treats including the stunning and emotive Kolaborators' ‘Music All Around’ and the brilliant ‘Yellow Circle’ from previous Trancesetter Jamez. This really is a bonus CD as it takes you through some of the most recent and forthcoming Future Groove releases. Vocal lead tracks such as Runner’s ‘Music’ is reworked by Desert themselves into a bouncy infectious dub mix which sits perfectly alongside the likes of Oscar G’s deep, dark drumathon ‘Space’ to bring you 8 extra tracks in a perfect package.
The whole experience is deep, dark quality house music. Whether a long term fan or just discovering the label this will not disappoint. If you like your drums with contagious riffs and alluring vocals be sure to get your copy quick…this is house music at its best…this is Future Groove…
A 4 track EP accompanies the release.
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