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2021-12-16 Mixmeister82 By Paul van Delft Paul van Delft
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MARY JANE GIRLS: "Only for You" (Motown LP 6092 USA import) Various BPMThis is already the second album from Jo-Jo, Candi, Maxi, and Corvette, or four natural forces under the guidance of Rick James. And you can clearly hear his presence in all eight songs. This album sounds more robust than their previous one and includes songs ranging from ballads to very robust street funk. All eight were produced, arranged, […]
SHARPE & NUMAN: "Change Your Mind" (Polydor 12" 881657-1) 125 BPMComposed by W. Sharpe and F. Odell, these are the same gentlemen responsible for the compositions of the English band Shakatak. Bill Sharpe (Shakatak's keyboard player) took charge of the production. The mix of Sharpe's keyboard play with Gary Numan's unique vocals is very enjoyable. The penetrating and driving bass makes us appreciate Gary's nasal vocals, and they complement each […]
CHANGE: "Turn on Your Radio" (Atlantic LP 81243-1 USA import) Various BPMThe first thing that stands out on this album is that the Roland drumbeat has been exchanged for the Linndrumbeat. This change occurred because Terry Lewis and Jimmi Harris had to make way for Jacques Fred Petrus. This time, he collaborated with Timmy Allen on the production. The end product is very satisfying and even surpasses its predecessor. Each […]
LOOSE ENDS: "Hanging on a String" (Virgin/Ariola 601.750 12") 103 BPMAfter their debut album and several maxi-singles from it, this trio has firmly secured a place in the disco world. With the help of their regular producer Nick Martinelli, they should now be making their way into the national charts. Especially with this unmistakably dragging SOS Band sound (Roland Drums), they are likely to reach a larger audience. Overall, it […]
COSMETIC: "So Tranquilizin'" (Gramavision 12" 18-121001 Megadisc, CBS) 123 BPM"In the Nightlife" was the last we heard from this group last year, that is, if you ever got to hear that track. The high tempo and the unconventional use of instruments made it challenging for DJs to program. So, there's every reason to take a more accessible path this time, with the help of Jamaaladeen Tacuma (a bassist from the […]
THIRD WORLD: "Now That We Found Love" (Ariola 12" 601.729) 119 BPM Don't immediately think, "Oh, I've known that song from 1978 for ages," because unfortunately, you'll be in the (dense) fog. The only thing that has remained recognizable is the vocals, but apart from that, little to nothing of the original has survived. The person responsible for all this is the keyboard/synthesizer freak who now writes a record about […]
FATBACK: "So Delicious" (Atlantic LP 90253-1 USA import) Various BPM After a prolonged period of silence, Fatback is back in full force. The transition from Spring to the Atlantic label has only benefited the group. Bill Curtis and Gerry Thomas handled the production, delivering their strongest album to date. Despite the beats of the nine tracks ranging from 98-128 BPM this time, the groove in the music remains characteristic of […]
CYBER PEOPLE: "Void Vision" (High Fashion/Dureco 12") 124 BPMBehind the name Cyber People are the same individuals who have written some tracks for the duo Fun Fun, hence the somewhat identical sound reminiscent of "Colour My Love." On the record, vocals are absent, except for the vocoder voices. This fact should not be considered a loss, as the synthesizer parts are so perfectly crafted that you don't notice the absence […]
SILVER POZZOLI: "Around my dream" (RCA PT 12" 40088) 110 BPMThere has been quite a tug-of-war among Dutch record companies over this Italian product. Ultimately, RCA managed to claim the rights for this commercial "Around My Dream." The intro of the song bears a striking resemblance to "How Old Are You" (Miko Mission) but then evokes memories of "Dance All Days" (Huang Chung). The infectious rhythm is complemented by the […]
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