New & Notable Releases for 22-28 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

The Clash “Train In Vain 2004” White ENG 12 – from the Playable series, PLAY022, house reworking by DNS of this classic track, with elements of the original vocal and instrumentation worked into the production.

Duran Duran “(Reach Up For The) Sunrise” White USA 12 Bootleg – bootleg house mix circulating as I Soul. Funky mid-tempo house reworking with the full original vocal. Flipside is a reworking of Bjork “Triumph Of The Heart.” Catalog Number is VINYL79.

Duran Duran vs Lisa Stansfield “People Save A Prayer” White GER 12 – bootleg circulating as Bastardly, catalog # ILLOOZER2, mashup that blends Lisa’s “People Hold On” vocal with the instrumental line from Duran Duran “Save A Prayer’ and integrated into a chunky house production. On the flip is a techy reworking of Yaz “Situation.”

Evansescence “Bring Me Back To Love 2004” White GER 12 – spacious progressive house reworking of this big pop rock track with the hauning female vocals worked deftly into the production. Flipside is a similar-styled reworking of Depeche Mode “Only When I Lose Myself.” Circulates as DMB, catalog # RAIN002.

Fleetwood Mac “Everywhere 2004” White GER 12 – circulating as Unkle Funk, this is a smooth house reworking with the full original vocal and instrumentation. Flipside is a similar-styled reworking of “Family Man.” Catalog Number is FMC001.

Frankie Goes To Hollywood “Relax 2004” white ENG 12 – ciruculates as Frankie Says, cat # RELAX, solid tribal-tinged house reworking (around 130 BPM) with one side using the full original vocal and the other dubbing the vocal out. Both integrate the original instrumentation perfectly. Solid bootleg interpretation.

Frankie Goes To Hollywood “Two Tribes 2004” Oxyd ITA 12 - New Italian semi-commerical reworking on Oxyd of this classic 80s cut with the chorus worked into a driving low-130s BPM house production. Catalog Number is OX5137, circulates as Freddie Goes In My Bag. Solid new interpretation with two mixes, one a bit dubbier than the other. Price will be

Steve Hurley “Jack Your Body 2004” White ENG 12 – chunky tech house reworking of this classic mid-90s house track, circulates as Coyled Camp, catalog # ACIDJACK001.

Michael Jackson “Billie Jean 2004” White GER 12 – circulates as Billie J, cat # BLOWJOB1, chunky electrohouse reworking of the classic MJ track with elements of the original vocal and instrumentation worked in.

Lenny Kravitz “Are You Going My Way 2004” White ENG 12 – bootleg house reworking circulating as LK, catalog number LK001. Full vocal on one side, dub on the other.

Moby “Go 2004” White Eng 12 – circulating as CNM, cat# CNM004, Moby’s classic in a chunky breakbeat reworking reportedly by Rennie Pilgrem.

Monie Love “It’s A Shame 2004” White ENG 12 – chunky house reworking of this old early-90s Hip-Pop track using the full original vocals and instrumentals. On the flip are similar-styled reworkings of Dee-Lite’s “Groove Is In The Heart” and De La Soul’s “Rollerskate Jam”.

Orbital “Belfast 2004” White ENG 12 – classic mid-90s production reworked by Leama & Moor in a dark, driving progressive house style. Circulates as ORBEL1.

Prince “I Would Die For You 2004” White ENG 12 – circulates as Muskat, the instrumental line from Prince is merged with a solid female vocal and then all supported by a seductive mid-tempo house production. On the flipside is a similar-styled reworking of A Guy Called Gerald ‘Voodoo Ray.” Catalog Number is MASTERSTROKE002.

Supertramp “The Logical Song 2004” White ENG 12 – from the Playable bootleg series, PLAY017, Lost Vegas reworking this classic track in their trademark chunky house style.

Thick D “Insatiable 2004” White ENG 12 – circulates as 31ST, latest in the Street Series of bootlegs, hooks of the chorus worked into a chunky high-120s BPM production. On the flip is a similar-styled reworking of C&C Music Factory “Pride (A Deeper Love)” paired with the instrumentation from Funkstar DeLuxe “Sun Is Shining.”

The Traamps “Disco Inferno 2004” White ENG 12 – latest in the Addictive series, Catalog # ADDV010, the classic 70s track reworked with elements of the original instrumentation and vocal worked into the production. On the flip is a similar styled reworking of KC & The Sunshine Band “Give It Up.”

U2 “Vertigo” White ENG 12 Bootleg – unreleased remixes of the new I-Pod anthem with one mix in a progressive house vein, the other in a chunky tech house vein, both mixes using the vocal in the mix. Circulates as 12IS828DJ.

Bill Withers “Lovely Day 2004” White ENG 12 – on the Addicitive series of bootlegs, catalog number ADDV009, elements of the original vocal and instrumental worked into the production. On the flip is a solid house reworking of Shannon “Let The Music Play.”

House

Adagio f/Hailey “Pleasure” Flawless ENG 12 – Seductive progressive-tinged mainstream house vocal with a gutsy female vocal and dark, enveloping house synth orchestration, all supported by a solid rhythm line. Remix on the flip has a chunkier, funkier feel to the production and dubbed vocal.

Bobby & Steve f/Barbara Tucker “Deeper In Love” Zoo Groove ENG 12 Promo – Seductive mid-tempo vocal house production featuring the soulful talents of Barabara Tucker over a light, hypnotic house orchestration. Includes full vocal and dub versions.

Carlinhos Brown & DJ Dero “Bocarriba” Subliminal USA 2x12 – Aggressive Latin tech house production from the Subliminal stable featuring a solid drum-heavy reworking from DJ Dero that works perfectly with the hooky Spanish vocal samples. Also includes a chunky interpretation from Jorge Jaramillo with a more pronounced Spanish feel to the orchestration.

Candy Apple “Under Your Spell” Morehouse USA 12 – Seductive garage production with an inspirational female vocal over a shuffly house orchestration of synth and live instrumentation. Includes both full vocal and dub versions.

Conga Squad “All Of The Time” Holographic BNX 12 – Massive vocal disco house production with a saucy, seductive female vocal over an energetic retro-70s influenced house orchestration. Remix by C-Mos on the flip.

Deep T “Bill’s Land” Brickhouse GER 12 – chunky tech-house production featuring vocal and instrumental samples from the cult film “Kill Bill” worked into the production. Two mixes.

D-Formation “The Third Dimension” Beatfreak SPA 12 – Victor Calderone on the mix for this dark, driving tribal house production with spacious atmospheric synth washed, energetic rhythm lines and a dark, growling male vocal worked into the production. On the flip, Simon & Shaker provides a deeper, darker interpretation.

DJ Antoine f/Terri B “Back & Forth” Session GER 12 Part 2 – Peter Presta and Avantgarde on the mix for this dark,driving house production featuring a deep spoken male vocal hook integrated into chunky, slightly disco-influenced house orchestrations.

PJ Doherty “Sleaze” Harlem ENG 12 – Dark, gritty tech house production from the Stealth label with deep hypnotic synth lines, brooding rhythms and hooky female vocal sampes worked through the production. Flipside “Do You Wanna” is a bit brighter in feel but still quite gritty in sound.

Duran Duran “(Reach Up For The) Sunrise” Epic ENG 12 Part 2 Promo – Second set of promotional remixes for the latest release from the veteran rock act. On this disc remixes come from Full Intention in their classic disco-tinged style and a solid tech-house interpretation from Eric Prydz both mixes making copious use of the vocal.

Geri Halliwell “Ride It” Virgin ENG 12 – Commercial edition of the latest single from the former Spicette, with this edition featuring the bigroom floor-friendly rewoking by Hex Hector with its darker, chunkier rhythm lines as well as the solid remix from Full Intention originally out on promo a couple weeks ago.

House Of Voodoo f/Emily Jaffe “Shadows” Tommy Boy USA 12 and C5 – US release of this dark bigroom cut with the chunky, techy synth lines and a hooky female vocal. Remixes come from Peter Presta and Guido Osorio for the circuit floor massive and a breakbeat interpretation from Johnny Budz.

Jamestown f/Jocelyn Brown “I Believe 2004” Stereo ITA 12 – New 2004 house remixes by Hot Coffee that perfectly balance seductive disco-tinged house orchestractions with La Brown’s massive vocal performance. Excellent reworking of a classic house release.

Carl Kennedy “The Love You Bring Me” Stealth ENG 12 Part 1 and Part 2 – Commercial edition of this chunky house production that samples a synth hook from Black Box “Right On Time” and featues a sexy female vocal. Disc one features solid remixes by Roger Sanchez and Tom DeNeef as well as the original while disc 2 features excellent remix and dub from Lee-Cabrera and a smoother production from Hardsoul.

Mad & Sax f/Michelle Weeks “I’m Coming Up” 909 ITA 12 – One of the great house divas providing the fuel on this funky Italian house production with La Weeks’ inspirational vocals supported by chunky house synth orchestrations and driving rhythm lines. Three mixes total.

Aston Martinez “Star” Egoiste GER 12 – Egoiste returning with another solid discohouse production with a hooky spoken male vocal sample over a bumpy Basoski-influenced house orchestration. Includes both vocal and dub versions.

Miami Collective “So Alive” Vocal ENG 12 – Seductive mid-tempo house production with a gorgeous, inspirational female vocal over a light, flowing disco-tinged house orchestration.

Kylie Minogue “I Believe In You” EMI ENG 12 Promo – Limited edition promos of the latest single from the Aussie diva, featuring the original album version and a slightly progressive-influenced house remix by Skylark as well as a chunky electrohouse rework from Mylo that dubs the vocal into the remix.

Mis-Teeq “One Night Stand” Warner USA 12 – Vinyl edition now out for the followup of the massive “Scandalous” that was released a couple weeks back on CD. Remixes come from Eddie Baez and Mr Mig who complement the funky feel of the vocal well with their remixes.

Alanis Morissette “Eight Easy Steps” Maverick USA 12 – Vinyl edition now out of the latest single from the veteran vocalist with remixes by Thick Dick and Orange Factory that transform the single into a solid club production.

Max Porcelli “Kiss My Ass” Absolutely ITA 12 – Swirling, hypnotic Italian tech house monster with spoken vocal hooks of the title worked into the chunky, funky production counterbalanced with ethereal melodic elements. Two mixes.

Pornorama “I’d Say Yes” Effin USA 12 – Latest release on Effin in its original form is a dark, driving, slightly tech-influenced bigroom house production with a sultry female vocal worked into the production. On the flip are remixes from Mike Rizzo and Lee Cabrera that give the track solid house orchestrations that work perfectly with the vocal.

Stonebridge “Clorphilla” Airplane ITA 12 – Latest single from this house master focuses south of the border with this festive Latin house monster with seductive Spanish-language vocals and energetic house orchestrations that capture all the zest and punch of Latin clubbing. Includes solid remixes from T&F Moltosugo, Kelly Pitiuso and Visnadi.

Technofunk “Give To Me” Chameleon ITA 12 – Aggressive Italian electro-tech house production with a massive diva female vocal worked into the track to add an additional level of attitude to the track. Includes both vocal and instrumental versions.

T-Empo “Saturday Night” Soulstorm ENG 12 Promo – Inspirational vocal house production with a solid remix by Hoxton Whores in their chunky, energetic house production style as well as a lighter, more spiritual mix by Autumn Groove.

Shania Twain “Party For Two” Mercury ENG 12 – Latest single from the Canadian country chanteuse featuring several hi-tempo remixes from Almighty, Kenny Hayes and LMC that transform the track into a bouncy bigroom HiNRG anthem with La Shania’s vocals the star of the production.

Donna Washington “I’m A Believer” Generate USA 12 – Inspirational garage vocal house production with powerful female vocals and a seductive house orchestration featuring hooky trumpet flourishes and flute samples worked into the melody.

Trance & Progressive

Bluefish fAnita Kelsey “Been Too Long” Electric Music ENG 2x12 – Dark, swirling progressive house production with a haunting female vocal worked into the smooth, swirling synth orchestration. Included among the remixes is a stunning production from Kasey Taylor that fits the light vocal perfectly as well as remixes from Sleepheadz.

E-Craig “Never Fall In Love Again” Reset BNX 12 – Seductive deeper trance production with a slight techy edge to the rhythm line, dramatic breakdowns and a haunting male vocal worked in, creating an intensely stunning production very different from his usual hard-dance orchestrations. Full vocal and dub versions.

Greed “Sandrushka” Feed ENG 12 – Veteran producer with a seductive melodic progressive house production with waves of hypnotic, swirling synth intertwined around hooky swells and supported by a solid rhythm line. Remix comes from Andre Absolut in a darker, chunkier and techier vein.

Miro f/Ann Kelsey “Freeze At The Moment” Traveller ENG 12 – Stunning seductive female vocal trancer in a deep, hypnotic orchestration with dark, brooding rhythm lines, restrained melodic orchestrations accentuated with a violin sample and a slight techy feel to the production that perfectly balances the haunting female vocals. Remix by Michael Parsberg on the flip brightens the feel of the production and works in a chunky breakbeat pattern during the course of the mix.

Rick Pier O’Neli “Dancefloor” Garbage FRA 12 – Vanguard of the French progressive house scene, O’Neil continues his move away from the classic tribal sound into a dark, drivng progressive synth vein with deep hypnotic swells and dark, brooding tribal-tinged rhythm lines, hooky spoken male vocal samples of the title strategically worked into the production.

Passiva “Serenity” Selective BNX 12 – Stunning Dutch instrumental trance of the highest level from the Selective label with waves of melodic synthwork intricately blended into dramatic soundscapes with massive breakdowns and uplifiting builds. Remix by Filo & Peri is a bit deeper and restrained in feel.

Sandler “Theme Song” Sirup GER 12 – Massive German instrumental trance production with waves of anthemic melodic synth, dramatic breakdowns and driving rhythm lines all blended to perfection to uplift the crowd into a frenzy. Three interpretations, all full of energy and power.

Scooter “One (Always Hardcore)” Edel GER 12 – Germany’s Hard Dance powerhouse returns with an ode to his legion of followers in this bouncy lagertrance production with driving rhythm lines and aggressive, slightly acidic synth orchestrations. Includes full vocal and less vocal versions.

Nick Sentience “Amnesia” Quality ENG 12 – UK hard dance master blending his trademark dark techy orchestration with infusions of energetic melodic synth samples and hooky vocal samples. Flipside “On A Roll” is a bit more in a classic UK hard house style with hoovers ablaze and Sentience’s trademark techiness.