Review: Topical and relevant to the national consciousness at large as we accelerate through 2012, a landmark year for the nation's capital, Scott Garcia's "It's A London Thing 2012" certainly grabs our attention from the off. The classic original re-edit is a hypnotic piece with smacking beats and an enticing swing. The 2020 mix shakes things up with a futuristic edge and slowed down, swaggering rhythms; Billy Daniel Bunter & Sanxion whack in a whole load of purple wow-esque synths alongside a good dose of trance-like euphoria and dubstep squeals. Loki Boi takes things basswise with squelchy bass belches, whilst B Gnarly does just that with his stomping re-work, and then Certified Sickness gives it the D&B treatment.
Review: There's only a handful of artists who focus specifically on garage these days, with the majority opting for the hybrid approach. While there's nothing wrong with that option, Scott Garcia like the traditional, swinging approach that was pioneered in Britain back in the mid 90s, and its safe to say that he knows his material in and out. "Smoke & Mirrors" is a classic dance joint with that wavy bass that has so much to say about the scene's ode to the golden era of rave, whereas "Sovereign" pays homage to the grime massive in what makes for a banging dub for the heads. Badboy gear.
Review: There's something oddly brilliant about a forefather of UK garage music dropping a release on the L2S label - typically home to ace first-release future-garage artists. The man who dropped 90s anthems such as "It's A London Thing" hits home with the vocal joy of "U Could Be" as well as the speak 'n' spell jazz of "F.U.T.U.R.E.G.A.R.A.G.E". "Want 2 Be' is just as hot, sporting an enormous bass line and some crisp drums, as well as a commanding, Detroit-style narrative vocal. We're unwilling to say that an old master has learned new tricks, but this is an unexpected and hyper-modern EP of new-school garage warmers.
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