Underground Quality US At Juno Download

Review: While he may recently have passed the big 5-0, Jus' Ed is in no hurry to hang up his headphones. In fact, he's arguably getting more prolific - as this celebratory seventh solo album proves. In truth, 50ty & Looking Good holds few real surprises for regular followers, but that's not to say that it's not worth a listen. His particular brand of deep house is never less than beguiling (see the smoky vibes of "The Favor"), and there are enough forays into other areas to keep it interesting. Check, for example, the sax-laden "Man With The Red Face" style wig-out "Becky's Jam", or the raw, analogue acid of "OHMY"; clearly, there's life in the old dog yet!

Review: In recent times, Jus-Ed has been on fine form, delivering countless high quality deep house cuts with a formidable, floor-friendly edge. Predictably, "Blaze" is another belter. The headline attraction is the "Doe Do Dab Digi Mix", which first surfaced recently on Levon Vincent's Fabric 63 mix. Scuttling along at 128 BPM thanks to bustling analogue percussion, it effortlessly flits between deep pads, rubbery acid stabs and wonky chords. It's dark, moody and relentlessly driving. The "Squeeze Me Mix" opts for a more positive, melody-laden approach, while the "Transition Mix" goes even deeper, layering cascading synths over a subtle, broken house rhythm.

Review: Is Jus-Ed the hardest-working man in house? Certainly, he seems to be making a strong case. Following numerous mix CDs, singles and doublepack vinyl EPs in 2011, he begins 2012 with a typically impressive collection of soft-focus deep house with a rugged, floor-friendly edge. As ever, there's a high musical content (see the haunting acid bass and twinkling pianos of "Confused Passion"), alongside rougher cuts that explore the darker recesses of early morning deep house. Take, for example, the dreamy synths and ice-cold acid of "Trip To Hamburg" or liquid atmospherics of "Mr Pete's Cribby". Like the rest of Endurance, they're inspirationally melodic without losing dancefloor focus.

Review: The hardest working 50-year-old in house music is back, and you wont be surprised to learn this exclusive mix from Underground Quality chief Jus-Ed is pure class. Indulge in an hour's worth of sumptuous grooves, late night sorcery and much more besides that really showcases Ed's skills as a selector.

Review: Arguably one of the lesser-known musicians in the extended Underground Resistance family, Estaban Adame has previously had a hand in releases by Galaxy 2 Galaxy and Los Hermanos. Here, he strikes out on his own with a varied EP dripping in quality. There's a hint of his UR connections on the spacey, driving tech-house jam "Los Acros", while the dreamy, Latino-tinged "Mixed Feelings" and shuffling "Buscando" also fuse the best of classic Detroit techno and deep house. The stand out tune is opener "I'll Never Give Up", a Rhodes-laden old skool deep house jam that sits somewhere between Chez Damier and classic St Germain.

Review: Twice the value here, as two deep house heavyweights team up for Underground Quality. Just one track on offer, but it's a doozy. Those who've closely followed David "Move D" Moufang's career may be a little surprised by the sound of "It's A Struggle", which rides on a snare-heavy percussion groove that sounds like a midtempo deep house take on B-more - with nods to both hip-hop and UKG. Throw in a lovely acoustic guitar refrain and a laidback spoken vocal from Jus Ed, and you have a unique cut that's delightfully hard to pin down - and far deeper than the raw elements suggest.