Review: Montessori makes a compelling return to front page with Ataraxia - a chunky, low slung offering for Roam Recordings. Its title track stands with its intricately crafted synthwork and neon drive time sensations, while "Rollero" introduces a psychedelic twist, incorporating enchanting vocals that seamlessly meld with the EP's robust and energetic vibe. The Mystery Affair remix elevates the tempo, delivering a dynamic rendition of the original number with captivating vocal effects swirling around with sonic atmosphere. A sultry Franz Scala remix adds some welcomed Italo vibes to "Rollero", infusing prominent snares, arpeggios, and immersive electronic elements.
Review: Dave Lee has described this epic album, his first under the lesser-known AC Soul Symphony alias, as not only a 'labour of love', but also a tribute to the soaring string sounds and musically expansive arrangements that marked out work by original 1970s disco acts such as the Salsoul Orchestra, MFSB and Love Unlimited. Predictably, Lee has delivered and then some, serving up a string of epic disco workouts that flit between sax-laden mid-tempo beauty ('Windy City Theme'), soaring Philly Soul revivalism ('The Philly Avengers', with its jammed-out, Billy Preston style electric piano licks), seductive slow-jams ('Music For Your Pleasure'), elongated invitations to hit the dancefloors ('I Want To See You Dance'), sparkling disco-funk ('AC Express'), Salsoul-esque outings ('Seneca Village') and tributes to disco greats ('The Talented Mr Adams', which doffs a cap to the great Patrick Adams).
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