As with many modern disco edits, it’s not always easy to put your finger on the precise changes. In this case, as with many other…
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27/09/2020: “Giant” by The The
When a piece of music is said to be “ahead of its time”, what does that mean, exactly? Is it that there’s a sound which…
19/09/2020: “Rainfall In Dub” by Versa
This one’s going for 100 quid on Discogs. It was only released in 2015 – but it makes sense, because it’s a very desirable plate!…
17/09/2020: “The Chase (Smooth Mix)” by Juan Atkins
Juan Atkins is one of the three legendary ‘originators’ of Detroit Techno. You could say, without too much hyperbole, that techno wouldn’t exist without him….
14/09/2020: “Tonka (Menta Remix)” by Jammin’
Menta are a fairly obscure duo, making garage at the time (and place) which it morphed into dubstep. But actually, one half of Menta was…
12/09/2020: “Love Rollercoaster” by Ohio Players
Having posted a disco hit from 1975 yesterday, it seems only fair to include another. This is technically funk, but it makes me want to…
11/09/2020: “Love To Love You Baby” by Donna Summer
I’ll tell you a couple of interesting facts about this song. Its extended version stretches out to almost 18 minutes – Pink Floyd would be…
05/09/2020: “Coconut” by Pierre De La Touche
I could never say no to a good slice of disco. If I had one issue, it’s that there’s a lot to work your way…