Review: It sounds like German label Stil Vor Talent have a late contender for house release of 2012 on their hands. "Rej Senhor" evolves from a stripped back groove into a warm, full-blooded Latino affair, its sensuous guitar playing underpinning Narra's sensuous, velvety vocals. But that's not all: "Cold World" (which sonically speaking, sounds the opposite of its title) features a dusty bass and seductive piano keys that roll in, both melancholic and strangely uplifting at the same time. Finally, "Raoui" may not be the most immediate track, but it's this writer's favourite due to its loose, live clapping, subtle acoustic guitar strumming and a spine-tingling vocal delivered in an obscure language.
Review: This German label may be associated with minimal and trancey Germanic house, bt this release shows that it is concerned with documenting a far wider set of sounds. "Love Me" is a captivating serving of narco-house, its acid-soaked fiters and shimmering chords sounding all the more alluring as the vocal asks the question 'how do you want me to have trust?' By contrast, Oliver Kotzletzki's take on "Liar" goes back to the 80s to revive electro funk basslines and poppy synths, while the Dan Caster remix of "Run Away" is a plaintive, piano-led groove. If there is one recurring sound however, it is the darker, moodier end of house and the rolling rhythms of Florian Meindl's take on "Little Love" bears this out.
Review: "Caje" looks set to provide Alexander Gerlach and Sascha Hirtenfellner's Nicone project with its biggest hit to date. Revolving around the simplest idea, its rolling, filtered tech-house groove underpins Narra's unforgettable vocal. The label should also be commended for the catch-all appeal of the remixes: Adam Port's take is more drum-heavy than the original and its insistent bassline will prove popular with tool house DJs. Pan Pot meanwhile, deliver a version that updates the classic Lil Louis sound, its building chords and subtle filters including snippets of the original vocal and guaranteeing its effectiveness, while the Dirty Doering take is targeted at underground DJs, its panning tunnel of acid-flecked sounds ideal for fans of James Ruskin and Mike Parker.
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