Review: Fresh from a few fine outings on his own This Is Not Happening label, Daniel Goldstein AKA Lane 8 returns to Anjunadeep, a label he's been associated with for the past six years. The headline attraction is undoubtedly title track "Field", a wonderfully evocative, sunny and positive chunk of synthesizer-laden Balearic house rich in childlike melodies, morning-fresh electronics and life-affirming chords. Ryan Davis provides a deep and hypnotic tech-house take that's available in short and extended formats, while Goldstein's own extended rework of "Field" is notable for its deliciously blissful, stretched-out breakdowns. To complete the package, Goldstein joins forces with Tinlicker for two versions of the trance-influenced, melodic house throb of "Anthracite".
Review: The first ever Athens of the North 12" is a real pearler, presenting the unreleased full length mix of Symbol 8's classic disco burner "I Thought You Wanted To Dance." The track was originally pressed on 7" back in 1978, split down the middle with one part on each side, but it's a track that was made for the full 12" format and is done so here on a Full Midtown Mix. Charlie Adams versatile vocal flipping into falsetto with ease while the band holds the solid groove is a special thing. On the flip-side is a Shock Version of "I Thought You Wanted To Dance," which surfaced later and sounds very different, sitting pretty alongside a personal DJ Fryer favourite "Call Me". Essential as always.
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