Crookers - "That Laughing Track" (feat Style Of Eye & Carli - Sona Vabos remix) - (5:53) 122 BPM
Review: This collection highlights the many different approaches that Vabos applies to remixing. On one hand there's the bass-heavy, forceful techno of the remix of The Black Ghost's "Forgetfulness", while at the other end of the spectrum, Sona Vabos adds some spaced out, dubby beats to The Mighty Dub Katz classic "Magic Carpet Ride" and adds house suss to the 2 Bears' tongue in cheek pop ditty "Work". In between these polar opposites, there's the scary vocals, dank acid licks and belching bass of the rework of Chicken Lips' "Dromp" and the pulsing 303s and eerie synths on the reshape of His Majesty Andre's "Hymn".
Review: Sona Vabos delivers three radically different but equally effective interpretations of house music on Strings. "Hotblade" is the deepest cut of all, its chugging beats supporting plaintive keys and sensuous string swoops leading into dramatic breakdowns. "Black Music Blues" is more upfront, with a surging electronic bassline dominating and a wired, deranged clarinet solo ensuring that the track is nothing if not infectious. However, the standout track is "Sizzler". Like an update of Basement Jaxx's classic "Jump & Shout", Vabos combines a ragga bassline with a toasting MC for a good-time groove. But it isn't all just party vibes and the drop in tempo for the reggae shanty break downs shows that Vabos is an intelligent producer.
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