Bruise - "When Pianos Attack" (The Reflex Revision) (8:09)
Lou Hayter - "Time Out Of Mind" (The Reflex dubavision) (6:01)
Lou Hayter - "Time Out Of Mind" (The Reflex Revision) (6:17)
Review: Discolidays kicks off its third release with this spicy little joint from The Reflex, the remixer par excellence who is given two juicy tracks to get busy with. On the A-side it's Bruise's 2022 track 'When Pianos Attack' which is being tweaked and pumped for maximum impact, while on the flip Lou Hayter gets the executive treatment via some seriously sophisticated disco house flexing from an expert in the field. With dub and full-fat versions to sink your teeth into, there's plenty of potency in this record to keep your party primed.
Review: The ever-playful and seriously skilled mash-up and edit maestro The Reflex has been out in a class of one for many years. Few in his field managed to cook up the sort of delicious disco brilliance that he manages and this new 12" on the fledgling Discolidays isn't going to change that perception. 'Overture' (The Reflex Revision) is a glorious fusion of instrumental disco and withering sci-fi designs next to a catchy as hell vocal. On the flip, things head south with Latin melodies and percussion and glorious flute lines bring the joy to 'O Ba Ba' (The Reflex Revision).
Review: Dancin' The Mambo (The Reflex Revision) grooves with infectious disco energy, seamlessly blending Chic-esque rhythms with early piano house vibes. The Reflex's revision injects new life into this 1980 gem, maintaining its French flair while adding modern twists. With its pulsating basslines and irresistible beats, this track is a testament to the timeless allure of disco music. Perfect for igniting dancefloors, its vibrant energy captures the essence of a bygone era while feeling fresh and exciting for contemporary audiences. Prepare to be transported to a world where disco reigns supreme and every beat compels you to move.
Review: The Reflex has been using his Discolidays label to offer up 're-visions' of all manner of cuts, most recently gems found in the catalogue of legendary French label Zagora. Earlier in the year he kick-started a series of Zagora reworks by polishing up and rearranging two lesser-celebrated cuts by the Gibson Brothers. On this 12", he turns his attention to zouk inspired French pop combo La Compagnie Creole. He first turns his attention to 1984 single 'Le Bal Masque', a joyous and low-slung concoction that sounds like driving, post-punk era Caribbean disco taken up a few notches. As usual, he does a fine job in extending and restructuring the cut for the dancefloor. Over on the flip, he breathes new life into the even more joyous zouk-goes-rap celebration that is 'La Nuit Des Requins', with predictably impressive results. As the French would say: tres bien!
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