New & Notable Releases for 8-14 November 2004

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The following titles have been received at American wholesalers over the past week and should be available at your favorite specialist retailer this week.

Soundsamples for most of the following tracks may be found at our website www.rezrec.com

Bootlegs & Acapellas

Average White Band “Play That Funky Music 2004” white ENG 12 – chunky disco-tinged reworking of this classic 70s track reworked by Nicky Holloway. On the flip is a similar styled reworking of “Pick Up The Pieces” by Wild Cherry. Circulates as PLAY019.

Charlatans UK “The Only One 2004” White ENG 12 – breakbeat rework circulates as LASTHER001, theme from “Last Action Hero”

Neneh Cherry “Buffalo Stance 2004’ White ENG 12 – chunky midtempo house reworking of Neneh’s 1990 classic that circulates as 12BUFF006.

H2O f/Billie “Satisfied 2040” White ENG 12 – circulates as AUDIOFUNK3, solid house reworking of a classic mid-90s track with the famous hose synth lines in full effect as well as elements of the vocal worked into the production.

INXS “Need U Tonight 2004” White ENG 12 – dark chunky progressive reworking by Danny Howell of this classic track with elements of the original vocal and instrumentation worked into the production. On the flip is Steve Lawler’s take on Jaydee “Plastic Dreams.” Circulates as NYT001.

KC & The Sunshine Band “Get Down Tonight 2004” White ENG 12 – chunky discohouse reinterpration with loops of the original vocal and instrumentation worked through the production. Flipside is a similar styled reworking of Supertramp “Goodbye Stranger” circulates as KILLBILL02.

Kleer “Body Working 2004” White ENG 12 – midtempo house reworking by Lost Vegas of this long-lost production. Circulates as PLAY020.

Kosheen vs Flower Power “Don’t Go Wasting My Time” White ENG 12 – circulating as KHEAD001, this blends the vocals from Kosheen “Wasting My Time” with the instrumentation from Flower Power.

Suzanne Palmer “Alright 2004” White ENG 12 – circulates as Digital Allstars, catalog number ALRIGHT001, full vocal in a solid Defected bigroom house vein. Two different versions, both feature the full vocal. Very classy update of this solid house classic.

Juliet Roberts “Caught In The Middle 2004” White ENG 12 – latest in the Avenue series (14AVE), reworking of Juliet Roberts classic in the trademark style of this bootleg series. On the flip is a mashup that blends Bel Amour’s “Gotta Have It’ with Soulsearcher’s massive classic “Can’t Get Enough”.

Sasha vs Emerson “Scorccio 2004” White ENG 12 – bootleg progressive house reworking of this classic with a bootleg mix of Sasha “Xpander” on the flip. Circulates as SAS001.

Sucker DJs vs Eric Prydz “It’s Gotta Be Slammin” White ENG 12 – circulates as MOUCHE004, flipside is a reworking of The Hives with their vocals worked into the Sucker DJs “It’s Gotta Be” instrumentation.

U2 “Discotheque 2004” White ENG 12 – circulates as Etostone vs Stama, chunky breakbeat reworking of the U2 track with elements of the original vocal and instrumentation worked into the production. Flipside is similar styled reworking of Boney M “Daddy Cool”. Catalog Number is DISCO001.

Viola Wills “It’s My Pleasure 2004” White ENG 12 – circualates as My Friend Sam, energetic, darker progressive-tinged house reworking with Ms Wills’ original vocals and elements of the original instrumentation worked into the produciotn. Catalog Number MFS2004.

House

Copyright “Release Yourself” Copyright USA 12 – Classic garage house production with deep, funky rhythm lines, live instrumentation and a stunning female vocal worked into the production. Includes a remix by Reel People on the flip.

Da Skunk “Hot Box” Blow USA 12 – Hatiras on the production for this aggressive slice of tech house with pumpy rhythm lines, slightly acidic house synth orchestrations, and lots of punch and energy. Flipside cut “Cigar” adds hooky spoken male vocals to the production a la Max Linen.

84 King Street “Many Men” Motivo ITA 12 – vocal and instrumental samples from the Lipps Inc “So Many Men So Little Time” get the bigroom house rework here with driving rhythm lines and aggressive house synth orchestrations. Massive reworking that will get the hands in the air in the big circuit clubs.

Ethan “In My Heart” Backyard ENG 12 – Deeper tech house production with a seductive female vocal, flowing lines of moderately acidic house synth and a steady, shuffly rhythm line. On the flip Sandy Wilhelm thickens the synth lines but preserves the overall ethereal beauty keeping the vocal intact.

JJ Flores & Steve Smooth “The Ride” Finetune FRA 12 – Massive tech house release from this veteran French label with chunky, aggressive rhythm lines, driving waves of acidic synth and hooky deep growling spoken male vocals. On the flip, French tech house master Antoine Clamaran reworks the production in his patent style.

Geri Halliwell “Ride It” Virgin ENG 12 – Ginger Spice back again with this cheeky new single. Full Intention on the mix here as they integrate Geri’s saucy vocals into their trademark classic house production style. Includes both full vocal and dub versions.

High Spies f/Latrice Barnett “This Time” Look & Feel USA 12 – Smooth, seductive garage vocal house cut with a gorgeous female vocal over a shuffly, flowing mid-tempo house orchestraton, perfect for the smaller rooms and lounges. Includes both full vocal and dub versions.

Loleatta Holloway “Stand Up” Gossip USA 12 – A late-70s hook gets brushed off and reinvigorated by the legendary Loleatta Holloway who provides a tour de force performance while orchestrations by Hott 22 and Audiowhores provide the perfect platform for the inspirational vibe to shine through.

Debi Nova “One Rhythm” Warner USA 2x12 – Ralphi Rosario providing the bigroom interpretation on this festive Latin production with a mixture of Spanish and English vocals worked into Ralphi’s trademark house production style. Includes club mix, dub and a more tribal-oriented Afrocuban interpretation. Also included are downtempo interpretations for more mainstream bar play. (note CD-Maxi appears to have been delayed but is still scheduled for release during November 2004.)

Orange Muse “You” Essence ENG 12 – Seductive mid-tempo house production with an inspirational female vocal over a shuflly blend of Latin-influenced rhythm lines, trumpet flourishes and house piano. Includes full vocal and dub versions as well as a deeper “Bossa Mix.”

Poker Pets “Lovin You” Nocturnal ENG 12 – Solid discohouse production with seductive rhythm lines and hooky synth orchestrations that support the female vocal perfectly. Remix from ATFC on the flip in his classic house production style.

Raw Deal “Party Time” Waako USA 12 Part 2 – Second set of mixes on this massive bigroom house single that samples the classic vocal hook “Tonight It’s Party Time.” Remix of note here from the legendary Tony Moran who creates the perfect bigroom circuit interpretation of the cut. Four new mixes in total provided.

Jeremy Sylvester “Got Soul” Azuli ENG 12 – Azuli returning to its vocal house roots with this inspirational production with a solid male vocal, chunky rhythm line and energizing disco-influenced house synth orchestrations. Includes both a club version and a deeper, dubbier “Funked” version.

3 Elements “Stupid Boy” Netswork ITA 12 – Bouncy commercial house production with a hooky female vocal over a chunky, 80s-inspired house synth orchestration and solid rhythm line. Fun, carefree production with a very hooky vocal.

The Bridge “Make It” Di Piu ITA 12 – Italian bigroom house production with a massive diva vocal supported by chunky, funky rhythm lines and driving house synth and piano orchestrations. Includes both full vocal and dub versions.

Kristine W “The Wonder Of It All” Tommy Boy USA 12 – Latest single on Tommy Boy for the legendary diva features one bigroom club reinterpretation from Gomi with dark, driving house synth lines and energetic rhythms while on the flip Mig & Brett provide a lighter, mid-tempo house interpretation more in line with the feel of the original production. Set to be huge in the clubs over the next few months.

Trance & Progressive

Nick & John Dalagelis “Bend Up” Modo ITA 12 Part 1 and Part 2 – Excellent release for fans of the atmospheric, melodic progressive house style, with the original version a deep, cavernous journey of soundscapes supported by solid rhythm lines. Disc one also features a remix by Stel & Good Newz while disc 2 features remixes by Descent.

Manyou “Take Me Home” Alphabet City GER 12 – Massive German anthemic trance production with a haunting female vocal over energetic waves of melodic synth and driving rhythm lines. Includes a remix by Phalanx on the flip that darkens the melodies and toughens the rhythms.

Modal “You’re Not Alone” Liquid Asset ENG 12 – Seductive anthemic vocal trance production with a slight techy edge to the synth orchestrations, dramatic breakdowns and inspirational female vocals. Two mixes.

Sebastian Moore f/Polished “Hunted” F2 BNX 12 – Seductive atmospheric progressive house production with dark, mysterious spoken male vocal samples, swirling waves of synth and a solid rhythm to support it all. Two mixes.

Robert Nickson “Twisted By Design” ASOT BNX 12 – A State of Trance with the instrumental trancer of the week as Robert Nickson follows-up “Spiral” with two stunning new compositions. Intricate melodic orchestrations, dramatic crescendos and breakdowns all supported by a solid, yet not intrusive, rhythm line.

PUSH “RESPECT” Bonzai BNX 12 – Longtime Belgian trance producer returns with a solid new instrumental anthem that merges the best elements of uplifting anthemic melodies with energetic, slightly techy counterlines and driving rhythms. Two mixes.

Starsplash “Back By Popular Demand” Kontor GER 12 Part 2 – Second EP of productions from the popular German commericial trance producers, featuring five cuts total, with two excellent bigroom vocal production “I Believe” and “Breaking My Heart” as well as driving hard dance productions “Get This,” “Wizard” and “Pupming.”

TKC (That Kid Chris) f/Melanie S “Reflect” D:Vision ITA 12 – Gambafreaks on the mix with a production that merges elements of tech house with progressive in their energetic remix style. Spacious and atmospheric with seductive female vocal samples, but still with a touch of techy toughness.

Tunnel Trance Force “Silver Night EP” Tunnel GER 12 – Four-track EP highlighting some of the best in German trance production. Driving rhythm lines, massive waves of anthemic melodies, and hooky vocal samples in the breakdowns, all the elements of classic German trance.

Young Parisians f/Ben Lost “Jump The Next Train” Euphonic GER 12 – Latest releaseo on Euphonic featuring an ethereal male vocal supported by excellent anthemic melodic orchestrations from Solarstone and Kyau vs Albert. Similar in style and sound to Paul van Dyk’s “Crush.”

Releases for the Week of 1-7 November 2004

Bootlegs & Acapellas

Bee Gees “You Should Be Dancing 2004” White ENG 12 – SFB on the mix taking the Bee Gee’s classic and transforming it into an energetic bigroom production. Circulates as SFBREMIX008. 11.49

Depeche Mode “Enjoy The Silence 2004” White USA 12 – bootleg tribal tinged mixes by Felipe Inoa and Serebe Kironde. Circulates as SIL001.

Everything But The Girl “Tempermental 2004” White ENG 12 – Blue Amazon reworking of this haunting EBTG classic with Tracey Thorne’s stunning vocals perfectly wrapped in a seductive progressive house orchestration. On the flip, Blue Amazon use instrumental hooks from Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean” as the basis for their track “Sue Me.” Circulates as BA1.

Michael Jackson “Get On The Floor 2004” White ENG 12 – smooth mid-tempo house reworkings by Sir Piers of this classic Michael Jackson track. Includes both full vocal and dub versions. Circulates as HEADZ006.

Moby f/Public Enemy “Make Love F*ck War 2004” White ENG 12 – chunky breakbeat rework with the full rap worked in. On the flip is a similar styled rework of Beastie Boys “Ch-Ch-Check It Out” circulates as ROK1.

Jill Scott “Golden” White USA 12 Bootleg – Cadang series (CD04) with another R & B track given similar rework on the flip.

Tomcraft “Loneliness 2004” White ENG 12 – bootleg mix by The Hacker, circulates as HACKER009.

House

Akabu “Don’t Hold Back” NRK ENG 12 Part 2 – New Skylark mixes of this soulful house cut from the Joey Negro supported act. Skylark gives the track a slightly deep progressive feel to the production while preserving the inspirational feel of the vocal perfectly.

Destiny’s Child “Lose My Breath” Epic ENG 12 – Paul Johnson on the mix of this massive new single from the veteran American R&B act. Johnson adds a solid, funky midtempo house orchestration that works very well with the ladies’ vocals. Also includes the punchy original version that has been all over pop radio and TV

Duran Duran “(Reach Up For The) Sunrise” Epic ENG 12 Promo and Part 2 – Vinyl editions of this excellent new single from the veteran pop act and 80s icons. The commercial 12” features a chunky rock-tinged reworking from Jason Nevins, an electro-tech interpretation from Alex G and a chunky tech-trance dub from Ferry Corsten while the Promo edition feature a massive bigroom reworking from the Almighty crew that works perfectly with the singalong vocals.

Granite & Phunk “Knock You Over” Toolroom ENG 12 – Breakfast Club’s mid-80s classic “Right On Track” is the vocal hook behind this release with elements of the original vocal and instrumentation worked into a chunky, slightly tech-influenced house production. Fans of Eric Prydz’ “Call On Me” will find this release very useful. Includes a solid remix by Lee Cabrera on the flip in their trademark bigroom chunky house style.

Jeffed “Masterplan” 33/45 BNX 12 – excellent bigroom tech house monster from Belgium with energetic house synth orchestrations, driving rhythm lines and a hand-raising diva vocal blended to perfection.

Max Linen “Flashback” Phonetic ENG 12 – The creator of 2002’s massive “Soulshaker” returns with another aggressive, dark bigroom tech house monster featuring a deep, growling male spoken vocal worked into the production. On the flip D Ramirez reworks the track in his signature aggressive dark tech style. Massive.

Luis Paris “Rhythm Of House” Groovestation UK ENG 12 – Chunky bigroom house production with a hooky male vocal sample, seductive synth orchestrations and a funky rhythm line. Includes both full vocal and dub versions.

Alanis Morrissette “Eight Easy Steps” Maverick USA C5 – CD-Maxi only for the club mixes to the latest Alanis Morissette single. Includes a nice bigroom reworking from Orange Factory, a chunky mid-tempo house reworking from E-Smoove and a remix from Jez & Collins. All make excellent use of Alanis’ vocal.

Muttonheads “Smashing Music” Serial FRA 12 – Sultry mid-tempo tech house production with a seductive female vocal and a hooky house synth orchestration with a slight retro-electro feel. On the flip is a chunkier, tougher reworking from Joachim Garraud, the producer for David Guetta, that gives the track a more solid bigroom feel.

Mynt f/Kim Sozzi “How Did You Know” Neutone USA 12 – Having circulated for months on mp3 and on CD-Maxi, this cover of Kurtis Mantronix;s huge 2003 hit finally gets a commercial vinyl release. Kim’s rendition of the vocal is solid, and Mynt’s orchestration transforms the track from a classic disco-house monster into a giant circuit anthem.

Passionardor “Everlasting Love” Soulfuric Deep USA 12 – Smooth midtempo vocal garage cut with a stunning female vocal over a shuffly rhythm line and seductive house orchestration. Remix from Jon Cutler on the flip adds an additional classic house touch to the production.

Radical Noiz “In The Music” White ENG 12 – Chunky bigroom tech house monster with a hooky male vocal, driving rhythm lines and aggressive Benassi-influenced synth lines. Two mixes, both going for the jugular with tons of energy and punch.

Harry Romero f/Jessica Eve “What Happened’ Slip N Slide ENG 12 Part 1 and Part 2 – UK edition of this chunky tech houser originally on Bambossa, now with several new mixes to spread the appeal of the track to all kinds of floors. Vocals provided by the vocalist of “Shiny Disco Balls”. Disc one features remixes from Rhythm Code, Hannu and J Reverse as well as the original while disc two features mixes by Mync and Midnight Groovers as well as a solid dub from Eric Morillo.

Mathieu Sica “Love” Darkness FRA 12 – Massive French vocal tech house production with a hooky female diva vocal over an energetic house synth orchestration and driving rhythm lines. Remix from Avalanche on the flip in a similar style.

Small World “Just Can’t Give You Up” 3DB ENG 12 Promo – Chunky vocal house production with a bouncy female vocal over a smooth, seductive disco-tinged house synth orchestration. Remix on the flip toughens the rhythm line in a Junior Jack-influenced direction. Bright, bouncy house production.

Britney Spears “My Prerogative” Jive GER C5 – Commerical CD-maxi of this Bobby Brown cover featuring remixes from X-Press 2 and Armand van Helden with X-Press 2 going for the dark, driving progressive-edged production (a la what they did with Kelis “Milkshake”) while Armand goed for the funky tech-tinged sound. X-Press 2 uses the full vocal (with a dub mix also included) while Armand dubs the vocal in and out through the track. Solid club mixes for this big pop record.

Shaheer Williams f/Stephanie Cooke “Show Me” Soul Groove USA 12 – Classic garage vocal house featuring the stunning vocal talents of Ms Stephanie Cooke over a warm, seductive house synth orchestration. Includes both full vocal and instrumental version.

Trance & Progressive

Art Of Trance “Mongoose” Platipus ENG 12 – Excellent new production from this longtime producer in the classic UK melodic trance style. A bit darker and techier in places, but with several dramatic buildups and melodic breakdown worked into the overall production.

Jason Cortez “Such A Feeling’ Nukleuz GER 12 – Early 90s classic from Bizarre Inc gets the high-octance UK hard trance rework here from Nukleuz. Massvie melodic buildups, driving rhythm lines, and hooky female vocals blended to create a massive bigroom production. Remix comes from Greg Brookman who gives the track a darker, techier feel.

Galimar “Sunshine On A Rainy Day” Alphabet City GER 12 – Excellent Teutonic vocal trancer with an uplifting female vocal over a driving blend of energetic rhythm lines and waves of melodic synth orchestrations. On the flip is a more subdued, melodic reworking for the later hours and a darker, techier remix by Teddy Marks that works nicely with the vocal.

Greed f/Lesley “Tea In The Sahara” Sog ENG 12 – An old Police single gets the dark, driving progressive house reinterpretation here with Lesley’s haunting vocals supported by a dark, floating synth orchestration and chunky, solid rhythm lines. On the flip Kasey Taylor and Chris Meehan provide a slightly techier and spacier version that dubs the vocal in and out of the production.

Ian van Dahl “inspiration” Freestyle BNX 12 – Latest single from this popular Belgian poptrance band sees them heading into a deeper direction with Annemie’s seductive vocal over a darker, slightly progressive-influenced orchestration. On the flip, Peter Luts gives a techier edge to the mix that builds to a dramatic breakdown that showcases Annemie’s vocals perfectly. Not the typical bouncy pop-oriented Ian van Dahl track, this new release has a bit of an Iio feel to the overall production.