Locussolus – Little Boots (An Emperor Machine Special Edit Version)
The one slice of wax that hasn’t left my turntable this week is the stupendous Emperor Machine’ remix of “Little Boots” – a track off the latest and much acclaimed DJ Harvey’s Locussolus album. Delivering a blistering El Topo style disco chugger, the Emperor has left my 1210s in a [...]
Funk Deluxe – This Time (original 12 inch mix)
Released in 1984, Funk Deluxe self-titled record was one of the last long players album released on the legendary Salsoul imprint. Brainchild of former Brass Construction and Skyy musician Randy Muller, Funk Deluxe’s “This Time” is a timeless excursion into slick 80s boogie and funk. Carrying shades of Sharon Redd’s [...]
Franco Micalizzi – Running Away From Jerzy
Best known for his scores to cult Euro crime classics such as “Roma a mano armata” (Rome Armed to the Teeth), “Napoli violenta” (Violent Naples) and the hilariously camp rip-off of The Exorcist, “Chi Sei?” (Beyond the Door)*, Franco Micalizzi is one of the finest yet slightly overlooked Italian composers [...]
Silvetti – Silvia’s Picture
Sunshine glorious sunshine! Hope everyone had a great Easter and soaked up as many groovy rays as possible. As I’m back from my hols (boo!), let’s keep the “vacation” spirit going with a bit of Bebu Silvetti. Taken from Mr. Silvetti’s 1976 Salsoul LP, Worlds Without Words, ‘Silvia’s Picture’ is [...]
Phreek Plus One – Sottocosto
Described by their label as being one of the finest purveyors of “bunga bunga funk”, Italy’s disco luminaries Phreek Plus One are back with a new album due for release next week. Hurrah! Phreek Party features tracks off their classic Compost Black Label EPs, including “Bikini”, “Astro Boogie”, “The Model” [...]
Loleatta Holloway – Catch Me On The Rebound (Walter Gibbons 12″mix)
I was devastated to hear about the passing of Loleatta Holloway this morning, who died of a heart failure at the age of 64. As one of the most distinctive voices of disco, Loleatta provided many, including myself, the soundtrack to many wonderful nights, with her voice leaving dance floors [...]
Deodato – S.O.S (Fire In The Sky)
Funky Brazilian legend Eumir Deodato has a few jazzified disco classics to his name, from his stupendous nine-minute spaced version of Also Sprach Zarathustra to perennial disco compilation favourites Super Strut and Whistle Bump, his catchy Latin rhythms still resonate today. “S.O.S Fire In The Sky ” was released in [...]
Justin Harris Pres. Arthur Russell – Moon
Arthur Russell re-works are ten a penny these days, but you can always rely on those quality purveyors of underground house, E.A.R, to provide an early Easter treat with an electric re-boot of the beloved Russell classic ‘This Is How We Walk On The Moon’. Justin Harris produces a stunning [...]
Curtis Mayfield – Tell Me Tell Me (How Ya Like To Be Loved)
Sorry for the lack of post action this month, my neck has been a right pain in the ne-…oh. Alongside the ice packs and chiropractor appointments, the sweet sounds of Curtis Mayfield’s forgotten disco track Tell Me, Tell Me have been aiding my recovery rather nicely. This rather rare track [...]
Sleeeeaze My Bicep…
The naughty boys over at the magnificent Feel My Bicep are feelin’ a bit sleazy and have dropped off five of the most filthiest dancefloor tracks. From dark & menacing warehouse Trax to early morning disco bliss, the Bicep boys have provided the perfect mini- cruising playlist. Make sure you [...]