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Mint Condition
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Review: Dedicated to unearthing the hidden treasures of classic house and techno, mint condition dives deep into the archives of contemporary dance music from cities like Chicago, Detroit, New York, London, Leeds, and Berlin. Their mission is to deliver exclusive gems, from unreleased mixes to overlooked classics, that have been sought after by enthusiasts for decades. In their latest release, Spincycle, comprised of Andy Davies and Dave Clements, revives the 2002 classic 'Making Faces' originally on Bushwacka's Oblong Imprint. This reissue showcases the duo's distinctive fusion of tech-house and garage, with "Making Faces" featuring infectious percussion, a deep bassline, and soulful chords, while "Twister" delivers a raw and energetic UKG-inspired groove with monstrous sub-bass. Mint Condition's commitment to resurrecting essential tracks like these is a welcome treat for aficionados and overdue for those who have long yearned for a much loved sound to return to the scene.
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MC 068
22 Sep 23
Minimal/Tech House
22 Sep 23
Minimal/Tech House
Played by: Juno Recommends Minimal Tech
Review: For anyone who missed out on the original release or those longing to relive the magic of 90s tech-house, 1997 Terry Francis dubby tech house EP reissued "Dubtown" is a rare treat. A true pioneer and key figure in the clubbing world, Terry Francis has built an impressive repertoire as a Fabric resident, Wiggle co-founder, and part of the influential Housey Doingz collective. The EP kicks off with the enchanting sounds of "Hannah's House" boasting an expertly programmed percussion, intertwined with riffs, warm pads, and deep chord stabs. Right after, you get into a more melodic dub territory with "Hannah's Dub". The EP continues to impress as "As You Cry" takes the spotlight. With an irresistible groove driven by a wobbly bass, sharp hi-hats, and swinging rhythms, it delivers peak time funk and a compelling danceability factor. Finally, the "Dubtown" concludes on a high note with the timeless classic, "Reggae's House", a true gem that stands the test of time.
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MC 062
11 Aug 23
Minimal/Tech House
11 Aug 23
Minimal/Tech House
Played by: Juno Recommends Minimal Tech
Review: Mint Condition is relentless in its mission to serve up carefully chosen reissues of house and tech classics from days gone by. It is now fast approaching a 60th EP as its strides into 2023 with UK tech house pioneers Terry Francis and Nathan Coles aka The Delinquents next up. This one came on their own Wiggle label back in 1998 and is perfectly indicative of their sound. 'Break & Enter' has warm liquid rubber bass, crispy snares and kinetic drum funk that makes you bump. 'TDA (To Dance Alot)' has chunky clicks and heavy drums that make you march and 'GBH (Groovy Bouncy House)' has a more far-sighted cosmic vibe.
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MC 058
27 Jan 23
Minimal/Tech House
27 Jan 23
Minimal/Tech House
Played by: Juno Recommends Minimal Tech
Review: Originally released back in 1997, Mint Condition deserves kudos for re-issuing this evergreen EP by Leon De Winter. It's the only release under this alias from Tobias Menguser, a prolific producer during the late 90s, and both tracks have stood the test of time. "Metamat" is a stripped back, pulsating affair, powered by gurgling acid lines and evocative melodies that ebb and flow seductively. Meanwhile, the title track is more reflective, and redolent of early 90s UK techno; powered by a powerful bass, its jazzy chords and dreamy synths are right up there with the best of B12 and Nuron. Make sure to seek it out.
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MC 057
07 Oct 22
Minimal/Tech House
07 Oct 22
Minimal/Tech House
Review: For their latest digital reissue, Mint Condition has dug deep into the archives of mid-90s techno and house fusionists Sound Virus, AKA Chris Haynes and Scott James. First released way back in 1995 as the pair's second EP, Inverted Frequencies is full to bursting with timeless, club-ready late-night fare. Our pick of a very strong bunch is the near 11-minute 'Xtrovert Mix', a hypnotic, dub-flecked chunk of after-hours techno full of looped piano riffs, bubbly acid lines and loose-limbed percussion. Elsewhere, the bleeping 'Inverted Mix' is a dreamy, pie-eyed drift through intergalactic early tech-house territory, while the EP opening 'Eerie Horn Mix' is a thickset and chunky affair built around breakbeat house drums, funky bass and nagging synth stabs.
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MC 052
15 Oct 21
Deep House
15 Oct 21
Deep House
Played by: Juno Recommends Deep House
Review: Mint Condition is focused on revisiting the outer fringes of classic house and techno from the last three decades, and their latest release is a true gem to those who know in the underground. DJ Scott James and Chris Hayne teamed up as Sound Virus to share their more esoteric dancefloor visions on the Swirl EP that was originally released in 1995, and was one of only two releases on their own imprint Lux Recordings. From the strobe-lit mental overdrive of "Follow Your Feet'' which is a true zeitgeist of mid '90s techno, to the tripped-out electro breaks of "Continuum" and the future balearic beats of "Bossa Blue Dub" which ends things in low slung fashion - Mint Condition have unearthed a true classic here.
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MC 051
03 Sep 21
Deep House
03 Sep 21
Deep House
Review: Following the release of Cease & Desist's bleep & bass retrospective, Join The Future, in the spring of 2020, there's been a notable increase in labels reissuing similar material from that period. The latest archival imprint to get in on the action is Mint Condition, who have prepared a fresh, expanded edition of Peter Duggal's 1990 EP as Doggy, 'Psyche'. The title track - a much sought-after fusion of squelchy acid bass, bleeps, TR-808 cowbells and post-electro UK house beats, comes accompanied on this release by sparse, Unique 3 influenced bleep number 'Haze', original B-side 'Dog Food' - a more layered and starry-eyed exploration - and two previously unheard early versions of the EP's headline attractions. In a word: essential.
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MC 048
07 May 21
Deep House
07 May 21
Deep House
