Review: Russian upstart Simple Symmetry appears to be a bit of a history buff. His last track was called "King Solomon's Mines" and for this Glenview debut he's kicking it old school Byzantine-style. We'll save the lesson in eastern Tourkia and its crucial role on the Silk Road for another time and instead explain how SS's original is rich in eastern flourishes and elements, dynamically telling a narrative that once seems familiar and fresh. Meanwhile The Stallions Black Sea remix strips the vibe back to low-swung early Terje-style groove, before introducing mystic guitar lines and repurposed chants of the original. Incredible adventures guaranteed.
Review: Here's something to cheer even the stoniest of hearts; a deliciously deep, soulful and toasty collaboration between Chicago's Andrew "Change Request" Emil and stone cold legend Chez Damier. The original album version - delicious, with plenty of twinkling keys and a delightfully baggy feel - is frustratingly short, but pleasingly there are plenty of extended remixes to excite the DJs. There's a typically synth-heavy, boogie-tinged deep house rework from Sleazy McQueen under the Space Coast alias, a spacious, piano-heavy dub from Dave Allison (our pick) and a typically immersive, spaced-out deep house take from the always excellent Glenn Underground. It all adds up to an excellent package.
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