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Review: Parallel Dimensions was first released in 2000. Since then, this seminal LP has been reissued on numerous occasions, and it's easy to understand why. Much like the work of his Detroit compatriot, Moodymann, Parrish's early work helped to define the sound that we now refer to as 'Detroit house'. Through an intricate, soulful blend of the Motor City's infamous Motown funk sounds, Parallel Dimensions has been one of the albums to showcase a particular style of sampling, one which focusses on rhythmic concoctions and a palpable sense of the city's struggles. Don't get us wrong, this LP is very much playable on the dancefloor, but it can't possibly be reduced to being categorised as a 'dance' piece. Hip-hop, soul, funk and disco are important parts of the formula, and the house and techno nuances that do emanate from the tunes are strictly a filter for Parrish's more jazzy, musical tendencies. It's an album to get lost in, to enjoy in different scenarios, and one in which you'll find something new every time you approach it. Unmissable.

Review: Second time around for Theo Parrish's 2000 sophomore set, Parallel Dimensions. Released when the Detroit producer was still defining his now familiar style, it naturally leans heavily on jazz, dusty deep house and hip-hop sample culture. Of course, this being Theo Parrish, the resultant tracks are long, winding, musically expansive, thrillingly deep and fuzzier than Homer Simpson's chin. Due to Parrish's skills and unique perspective, tracks such as "Nefarious Stranger", "Violet Green", "Space Ghosts" and "Serengeti Echo" sound as freaky and fresh as ever. As a result, Parallel Dimensions is still one of the most impressive and intoxicating house albums ever made. If you don't already own a copy, get on the case.