Ryan Kick - "Always Thinking About You" - (6:27) 122 BPM
Gene Siewing - "Tell Yall Some" - (5:33) 123 BPM
Kinky Movement - "Hold That Groove" (Sun City Hustlers mix) - (6:54) 125 BPM
Lux Lux - "Waterpark Funk" (Above Ground Pure Energy remix) - (5:34) 112 BPM
KiNK - "Tropic" - (5:32) 122 BPM
Marcus Aurelius - "Johnny Moomin" - (5:47) 124 BPM
Giano - "Good Times" - (8:26) 127 BPM
Pol_On - "Used To Say" - (6:46) 121 BPM
Review: Over the last two years, Kolour has proved to be one of the most consistent house labels around. Offering a blend of warm deepness and disco-flecked fun, they've quickly become one of the most-checked imprints around. This third label compilation offers further proof of their savvy A&R policy. There's much to admire, from the eyes-wide-shut goodness of Ryan Kick and intricate, string-laden muddiness of KINK, to the Candido-biting disco-house fun of Giano & EZO's "Thousand Souls" and Pol_On's uplifting piano jam "Used To Say". If touchy-feely deep house is your thing, look no further.
Review: The Detroit based Kolour Recordings reach their sixth release with Manchester's Moodymanc's latest jazz infused house ensemble, "Gretsch". The title track sees the producer merge a rolling bassline with jazzy, soulful sincerity, lush piano chords and brass instruments. Michael J Collins turns in a more stripped, dubby down version before Manchester At Work's summer mix of "Thief" slows the EP down to just the thud of its dubby beat and the persistent, stretched piano chords. "Bitz" is much funkier with quick percussion and a delightful horn wavering over the top.
Review: The brilliantly-named Griffin James continues his meteoric rise with the delivery of another strong EP, this time for Kolour Recordings. "Sing To Me" is a touch different to previous Francis Inferno Orchestra releases, but still boasts Griffin's trademark production and attention to detail. The lead cut builds a lolloping deep house groove around lazy midtempo drum breaks, offering both laidback shuffle and effortless atmospherics. Both the brighter "Go Easy On Me Girl" and Deep Space Orchestra-ish "All Up In This Shit" return to more traditional deep house pastures, mixing chunky 4/4 grooves with delicious organs and intoxicating pads.
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