RETROSPECT Vinyl & CDs

Review: Constant Black is one of the numerous labels in UK artist Burnski's orbit. He's been a man on form on all fronts in recent years and here he snaps up Retrospect for a trio of super slick and funky minimal house cuts. 'Ay-up!' is a cheeky opener with subtle northern welcomes hidden in the mix as the lithe bass and 2-step tinged drums do their thang. It's reet good. 'Schneebly' gets more pacey and balmy, with silky and oily bass and kinetic drum work all underpinned by a sick bass tone. Last of all comes '4 U' which has something of an upright garage skip and downright irresistible groove. These are high functioning, charismatic cuts to pump up any floor.

Review: A mystery producer on Burnski's label gets playful with some famous film samples on a nice twitchy deep acid techno roller in the form of 'Bueller's Day On'. It's as fun as it is functional. On the flip is 'Camo Love' which is more direct - the hits are splashy, the bass has a more menacing rumble to it and the vibe is that bit more heads down and serious. A useful EP for sure.