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WG 087EP
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Belgian techno don Marco Bailey lands on Watergate with a debut that's guaranteed to intrigue as he leans into electro territory, grabbing rerubs from Extrawelt and Biesmans while he's at it. DJ, producer, and label chief, his is a storied career that spans three decades, and it's long been evident that Marco's enthusiasm and passion remains resolute. He closed 2021 with the release of his sixth studio album Surreal Stage, an ambitious, introspective body of work that dropped via his booming imprint Materia. His own label aside, his discography is stacked with cuts across eminent labels Second State, ARTS, Bedrock Records, as well as being one of the first artists to debut on Carl Cox's seminal INTEC. While it's techno that he's become firmly associated with, his adeptness in the studio isn't limited to the nuances of one genre and this is a rare opportunity to showcase a different side to his musicality. "The Spirit" floods in first, almost immediately engaging listeners as it ebbs and flows with complete abandon. If the promise of electro grabbed your attention, it's "From My Mind" that delivers and sticks in your mind -- from the heavy synth bassline to the soaring ascendant melody, and distorted, robotic vocals. "Pulse" slaps and packs plenty of punch power as it snakes its way through with dominating, ascendant chords. German duo Extrawelt and Belgian export Biesmans step in with rerubs of "From My Mind", and firmly grip some of the elements which make this electro excursion so memorable. White vinyl.
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WGA 003LP
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What began as a challenge to fight creative stagnation, soon grew into a fully-fledged audio-visual project for Belgian DJ, producer, and live artist, Biesmans. Setting himself the goal of making three tracks per week for a month, he re-scored '80s pop culture moments -- including films, TV shows and games, resulting in a brilliant 12-track work encompassing new wave, indie, dark wave, electro and disco. Moving his modular-heavy studio to Berlin in 2014, the ensuring years saw Joris Biesmans drop heat on Correspondent, Disco Halal, AEON, 17 Steps and Future Disco. He's been a core member of Watergate family since his arrival in the capital, working as the club's sound technician. The Trains, Planes & Automobiles album took shape in April of 2020 as the lockdown was starting to take grip. Ensconced in the music of his childhood and '80s pop cultural fodder, he locked himself in his studio and set about creating, later digging through archival footage to match the music. Biesmans, who previously undertook work scoring films, was so absorbed by the process, he'd sometimes do it in reverse; allowing the vintage media be the guide. Throughout the period, the clips were shared each Monday, Wednesday and Friday on his Instagram, building up a firm following. And thus, the project found its wings, developing into an album. Throughout the dozen tracks, highlights are plentiful; from the neon ambience of the Kraftwerk-inspired "Cosmic Cruise", which later accompanied a smoky scene between Tom Cruise and Rebecca de Mornay in Risky Business; the sun-soaked, retro-pop title track, which became the album's first single, and was paired with a jubilant dance scene from the Breakfast Club; "Cold Void", the album's second single, which saw Biesmans link up with fellow Belgians Boi Wonder and Tom the Bomb for a dark wave creation built around a heavy guitar solo and set against a backdrop of Blade Runner clips; and the silky electro funk of "Another World" that soundtracks scenes from Miami Vice. Biesmans on Trains, Planes and Automobiles: "I started this as a lockdown challenge, in which I would make three tracks per week for a month, alongside providing videos where I re-scored footage of '80s pop culture moments. Inspired by the movie of the same name, I picked the title because it ties to the theme of 'mobility'. Our society is based upon being mobile and when Corona hit us, we could taste a bit of being immobile..." Black-and-yellow vinyl; gatefold sleeve; includes poster.
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Shrouded in mystery and a long-standing affiliate of the Berlin institute Watergate, Afro house champion Hyenah is welcomed to the revered Watergate compilation series. On a mission to unite people through music, the mix is abundant in groove-filled, percussion-heavy sounds that Hyenah is famed for. Following select releases on Freerange, Objektivity, Rise, and a 12" for Watergate Records, Hyenah delivers this transcendent edition of the Watergate mix series. "When creating this mix I wanted to take people on a journey that represents what I do and what I stand for. I am building bridges . . . For me the beauty in music is when different styles and cultures meet and become something new." Watergate 27 commences with "Warm Drum", Hyenah introducing the mix with an epic opener, burning synths signal the intensity of the journey ahead. Lemon & Herb's "iFuh" sees tribal calls and driving hi-hats build the tension. A mystical atmosphere is formed on "Reincarnation" by Pablo Fierro as chants call out. Huge waves of colorful melodic house are featured from Fka Mash, Sascha Braemer, Sabb & Black Circle, and AMEME, offering different shades of light and dark. Not just a mix alone, deep thought is provoked throughout the listen. This is displayed on the vocals during the Kollektiv Turmstrasse remix of Adana Twins' "Jupiter" before being taken into Da Capo's melancholic strings. Hyenah's "Not Enough" carries a powerful message from the unmistakable and authentic Lazarusman, who stresses the importance on the listener of becoming "anti-racist", to be an activist and to look from within to fight racism on a global scale. Transitioning into the second half of the mix, a cinematic soundscape comes from JAMIIE & Niko Schwind. The Floyd Lavine remix of "Think Of Something" sees a rhythmic stamp on Kerri Chandler's original deep house Watergate production. Infectious groove is created by Hyenah & Floyd Lavine and FMX Omar, before more superior dancefloor energy from Super Flu. Closing with emotion and tenderness, the productions of Manoo and Emanuel Satie & Nanghiti will find a place in both hearts and minds. The eclectic Henrik Schwarz brings the curtain down with his remix of Hyenah's "The Message", a rousing finale featuring the vocals of Bajka typifies the sense of unity that is the golden thread running through this mix. Also features FNX Omar.
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WG 069EP
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Rising Israeli talent Jos & Eli join the Watergate Recordsimprint with a pulsing four-tracker. With eyes and ears fixed on the future, there's always room for inspiring new talent at WG HQ. Jos & Eli bubbled to attention thanks to interesting releases on Diynamic, Sudbeat, and Noir Music, their productions at once striking and beautiful, imbued with a unique energy that's essential for any signing to Watergate Records. Both artists are musicians since childhood and their natural talent shines brightly on Mozar EP. The title track is driven by a woozy riff which sits atop a chugging bed of drums and seems to capture the stirring energy of their homeland. "Atomica" is similarly unique, with its persistent synth layers, delicate drums and stirring pads, and conjures an otherworldly atmosphere. Respected vocalist Jinadu joins them for "One", a unifying anthem in the making. Yotto contributes a classy re-work of "Atomica", keeping the impactful riff, but adding in harmonizing elements and plumping out the bass for an amplified peak-time hit.
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WG 068EP
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A core member of the Oberbaumbrücke family delivers a sleek label debut. As the club's technician, Joris Biesmans (aka Biesmans) has been an invaluable fixture at Watergate for the last five years. A true audiophile, when he's not tuning WG's sound system to perfection, he's building modular synths and honing his studio craft. Having recently quit his technician job to focus on making music full time, he's a new addition to the WG agency roster and follows suit with an impressive debut EP on the label, after releases on Correspondent, AEON, and Adana Twins' TAU. The title track "Electric Love" is a chugging slice of electro, marked by lush key progressions and attitude-drenched vocals from newcomer Idorski. Marvin and Guy Amplifier are tapped for remix duties and inject the original with a celestial melody line primed for end-of-the-night moments. "Technician on a Mission" is driven by a polished bassline that modulates throughout, while '80s synths give it a retro-future stamp. "City Boy" is a modern day synth-wave gem, reinforcing the breadth of sound espoused by Watergate Records.
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WG 067EP
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Watergate Records favorites Frankey & Sandrino make a timely debut on the club's imprint, with a classy remix by Tiefschwarz in toe. If you've found yourself at the Oberbaumbrücke institution on a Thursday in recent years, chances are Frankey & Sandrino were responsible for the soundtrack. The pair of Sandrino Tittel and Frank Beckers have captained the Thursdate residency since 2018, serving up a beguiling blend of deep grooves and twinkling chords progressions. The four-track Nova EP is the embodiment of this immersive sonic palette. "Chimes" is built around a strong melodic lead that rises and falls throughout the lustrous seven-minute cut, as lilting pads and delicate drums patterns complete the work. The title track follows on, a delicious exploration into the deep, as subtle acid lines rub shoulders with meandering synths to build a masterful snake-like groove. Tiefschwarz's remix of "Chimes" brings heat to the package as the original is imbued with a muscular percussive heartbeat. "Black Hole" is a sweeping composition made for the after-hours as a searing low-end synth is juxtaposed with an effervescent melody line to create an atmosphere-heavy finale.
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WG 065EP
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Watergate favorites Gheist make their long-awaited label debut. There's an auspicious connection between Gheist and Watergate; the Berlin four-piece played their very first live show at the club in 2017. Since this time, not only have they become tried and true favorites at the Oberbaumbrücke hotspot, but they've caught the ears of electronic music fans the world over, establishing themselves as one of the most promising new acts on the scene. After stellar releases on Last Night On Earth, Diynamic, and their own Radau Records, Zukunft EP is a fitting debut, shining with the Gheist's trademark juxtaposition of melancholic and euphoric tones. The title arouses an immediate nostalgia courtesy of its shimmering combination of organ stabs, scattered vocal effects and smooth bass. "Disclose Yours" will make the hairs on your arms stand up with its major key synth riff and stirring vocal. Completing the package is a slick dub, primed for the early hours.
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WG 063R-EP
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Josh Wink's "Higher State Of Consciousness" gets a respectful touch-up 25 years on courtesy of the Adana Twins. The German duo come strong with a pair of remixes, fit for two very different dancefloor scenarios. The first a smart, stripped-back breakbeat version that switches from a sparse percussive soundscape to the famous acid warbles, before introducing undulating retro trance synths to the composition for a head-melting finish. "Remix Two" is a driving, four-to-the-floor, rave-focused affair that builds up the 303s with exhilarating intensity, only letting up in the final moments of the track. The fresh interpretation follows on from Adana Twins' super re-work of Patrice Baumel's "Roar" that dropped on Watergate in November 2018 (WG 052EP) and reinforces the duo's golden touch on the remix front. Regular black vinyl.
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Cologne's Tim Engelhardt delivers his debut EP for Watergate. We got our first taste of Tim Engelhardt's prodigious talent when "Under Armour" featured on WhoMadeWho's acclaimed Watergate 26 compilation (WG 026CD, 2019) earlier this year. The track was a masterstroke of tension-filled chords and crisp drums that put him squarely on the radar of the WG faithful. His first EP for the label, Rhy, captures the essence of Watergate's famous Waterfloor at dawn. The title track is drenched in sheaths of warm melodies, as velvety vocal undertones and sweeping strings welcome the morning light. "When The Sun Illuminated Her Eyes," is the more driving accompaniment, as textured synths and delicate keys shine a light on Engelhardt's accomplished skill as a pianist.
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WG 063EP
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Josh Wink's "Higher State Of Consciousness" gets a respectful touch-up after 25 years, courtesy of the Adana Twins. The German duo come strong with a pair of remixes, fit for two very different dancefloor scenarios. "Remix One" is a smart, stripped-back breakbeat version that switches from a sparse percussive soundscape to the famous acid warbles, before introducing undulating retro trance synths to the composition for a head-melting finish. "Remix Two" is a driving, four-to-the-floor, rave-focused affair that builds up the 303s with exhilarating intensity, only letting up in the final moments of the track. The first 500 copies come in special glow-in-the-dark vinyl. The fresh interpretation follows on from Adana Twins' super re-work of Patrice Baumel's "Roar" that dropped on Watergate November 2018 (WG 052EP) and reinforces the duo's golden touch on the remix front.
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The third installment of Watergate Affairs focuses on unearthing talent from outside the crew's immediate circle. Danish duo Baime contribute the glistening "Majka" that entrances with a mix of cosmic synths and ethnic scales. Tel Aviv's Kadosh returns with the seductive "Better Days", a beautiful piano-led piece that stands apart thanks to the artist's deft arrangement skills. Buenos Aires born, Ibiza-based Kintar drops the evocative "Paradisou", that builds with bass stabs, an exotic vocal line, and swirling pads. The perky "Lucero Del Alma" rounds out the pack, the label debut from Argentine Kevin Di Serna.
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Spanish talent Upercent steps up for his first full-length EP on the label. The Flor De Lotus EP is a fusion of organic and analog -- Upercent's productions are always thoughtful and emotive. "Somia" is laden with cosmic synths, hints of the Mediterranean, and a dance-ready beat to boot. The intricate percussion evident in "Somia" carries through in "Pulcre"; another rhythmic piece infused with an enigmatic vocal and a pulsating bass that continues to build throughout. "Flor De Lotus" culminates with a high-energy, late-night remix of "Pulcre" from Romanian DJ/Producer BOg.
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Romanian Native BOg makes welcomed return to Watergate Records, joining forces with LKF Project for Her Song EP. "Her Song" is driven by the somber, ambient vocals of the LKF Project, underpinned by its undulating bassline. It ebbs and flows, gradually culminating to deliver a satisfying dancefloor moment. The dynamic dub version of "Her Song" sees the track's energy intensified, propelled forward by its intricate layers and breakbeats. The EP concludes with "Discrete Class", both rolling and introspective, it perfectly fuses the groove of house with the asceticism of techno, a sound that BOg's signature style lends him to.
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WG 056EP
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Meet Hyenah, one of the main figures at Watergate Club. Being one of the main residents at the quickly growing Afro-house-focused RISE events, it was long overdue to see him land his debut EP on Watergate Records. Over the course of two originals and two reworks, Hyenah delivers a stellar package of percussion-heavy, hypnotic and permanently growing cuts that will surely set any dance floor on fire in no time. The Polokwane (SA) native weaves a wild venture, utilizing all of the original elements yet turns them into the best that the new wave of African house music can possibly offer.
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Coming in hot off WhoMadeWho's Watergate 26 Mix (WG 026CD) and the first EP following it, Watergate Records present the second of three EPs of featured material from the compilation. WhoMadeWho and Ruede Hagelstein kick things off with their elegant and sexy Björk cover "Violently Happy" before the mesmerizing hypnotics of Ruede Hagelstein and Justin Evans's "Love Over Pyramids" takes center stage. WhoMadeWho then deliver two remixes, first with their remix of Alex Schaufel's "The Day Of Rebirth" which moves into more emotionally dramatic moments while their genre spanning rework of Concret & Tyu's "BlackBlueYellowGreen" hits that euphoric uplifting chord.
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WG 059EP
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The third of our three EP vinyl releases of WhoMadeWho's Watergate 26 mix (WG 026CD) is here and it begins with Echonomist's infectious and style bending "At The End Of The Day". Mathias Schober seals the A side delivering a wild ride of warm percussion and intense strings while Stereocalypse flips the script commencing the B side with the dance rock anthem "King Not Naked". Clinching the release, Tim Engelhardt's "Under Armour" is an intoxicating excursion into late night dancefloor theatrics making it the ideal cut to complete the EP.
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WG 057EP
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Coming in hot with the first of three EPs from WhoMadeWho's Watergate 26 (WG 026CD) is two of the standout tracks from the mix. Both tracks come from WhoMadeWho and Artbat. Artbat's edit of WhoMadeWho's "Monsterrat" is as deep and hypnotic as it is soulful and energetic as traces of rock harmonize with low slung house and shimmers of disco. WhoMadeWho features on Artbat's "Closer" where you witness the two outfits concoct a dramatic, emotional ride into celestial spaces where sweltering vocals balance delicately on massive bursts of low end.
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The dynamic trio from Copenhagen, whose music blurs the lines between countless genres, steps up to deliver the next installment in Watergate's mix series. Jeep Kjellberg, Tomas Barford, and Tomas Høffding, better known as WhoMadeWho, have spent the last decade cleverly and expertly traversing an array of genres blending facets spanning from club to rock music. Applying elements of pop, indie, techno, disco, punk, and funk and anything they can imagine, the outfit sets themselves apart from other club music yet, all the while they maintain an underground sensibility making WhoMadeWho the perfect candidate to take the driver seat for Watergate 26. The mix is quintessential WhoMadeWho as they slickly weave their way through a plethora of sounds without missing a beat. From the onset, deep and lush grooves coalesce with moody atmospherics on tracks like Öona Dahl & Dance Spirit's "Break The Stillness" and WhoMadeWho's rework of Magit Cacoon & Lonya's "Shma IL" before slowly edging the intensity up into Artbat's standout edit of WhoMadeWho's "Montserrat" and WhoMadeWho's remix of Concret & Tyu's "BlueBlackYellowGreen" where genres lines begin to blur. As the mix progresses the drama unfolds. Tim Engelhardt's "Under Armour" and Ruede Hagelstein & Justin Evans's "Love Over Pyramids" provide the ideal measure of psychedelia preluding an insanely slick transition into cinematic breakbeats on fellow Copenhagen cohort Kenton Slash Demon's "Arp 8" setting the stage for one of many highlights of the mix; Artbat's "Closer" featuring WhoMadeWho. Moving into the latter half of the 87 minutes the trio dive into headier territories showing their affinity emotive moments with Otto B's "Willy" and their own remix of Alex Schaufel's "The Day Of Rebirth" which cleverly melts into sultry smooth, mesmerizing cuts like dOP's "Radiowaves" and WhoMadeWho & Ruede Hagelstein's exquisite cover of Björk's "Violently Happy" creating a gorgeous entrance for the finale. With a stunning crescendo Speaking Minds & Amarcord's "Blue Days" is a valiantly emotional and epic moment that is only surpassed by the stunning and timeless WhoMadeWho's absolute future classic "Smile" bookending a grand closure to a truly sincere and masterful musical journey. Also features Chaim & Jenia Tarsol, Mathias Schober, Concret & Tyu, Stereocalypse, Clarian, Echonomist, and Otto B.
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The one-and-only Butch graces the label with two stellar cuts. "Bepsi" kicks things off with organic percussion where groove reigns supreme and an ethnic vocal sample provides the lead creating the perfect balance of sincerity and humor only Butch himself could pull off. The second tune; "Yallah" takes cues from the previous but cranks up the pace and infuses indigenous instruments and energetic atmospherics to create a wild ride. A remix of "Bepsi" from a hot new face; wAFF and Butch's own dub version of "Yallah" forging an undeniably strong bundle of modern dance floor antics.
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The third and final release of exclusive cuts from the Adana Twins mix compilation (WG 025CD). Adana Twins "Ocelotes" sets the pace as powerful percussion oppose robust sonic displays of emotion. Aaaron's "Muir" sees organic grooves lay the groundwork for ethereal melodies and sinister vocal calls. "Gazebo" from Human Machine picks up the energy level once again as hi-pace drums and rapid-fire melodies culminate in a fever pitch of dancefloor antics. Andre Hommen delivers a vigorous journey where an unrelenting arpeggio drives forward at high velocity.
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It's time to deliver the second EP from Adana Twins' latest mix compilation and with this one the focus to the more organic and off kilter leanings from Lehar, SBTH, Acid Pauli, Musumeci, and Stereocalypse. This is an extremely well-rounded EP showcasing the diversity of Adana Twins' selection.
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WG 052EP
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Coming in hot off their latest Watergate Mix (WG 025CD, 2018) Adana Twins deliver Roars Remix/Aufstand der Massen, their first EP stemming from the mix itself putting what could be the standout track off the compilation: their remix of Patrice Bäumel's "Roar" front and center. Taking the hugely successful original which could be considered as much a tool as it is a peak time bomb, the duo twist the initial anthem into a climactic, euphoric ride. On the B side, "Aufstand der Massen" sees them dive into the ethereal corners of dramatic techno.
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Hamburg's Adana Twins have made short work between their time joining the Watergate camp to jumping into the spotlight helming the latest Watergate Mix. The duo step up to deliver a thrilling and complex trek into the dramatic, emotionally-charged fields with their distinct brand of techno making it abundantly clear the two have a voice that needs to be heard. Over the course of sixteen tracks, Adana Twins weave a vivid musical tale having acquired an assortment of exclusive unreleased material from their crew of like-minded and extremely talented friends like Acid Pauli, SBTH, Upercent, Lehar, Daniel Bortz & Sascha Sibler, Aaaron, André Hommen, and Musumeci, among others. Besides their friends, Adana Twins contribute three originals to the mix including an absolute monster remix of Patrice Bäumel's decade-old track "Roar", which has already received huge praise and tons of plays from heavyweights like Tale Of Us and Solomun, garnering massive reactions every time it's played. Not only is the mix a stellar display of the duo's mixing and storytelling prowess, but all tracks from the mix, minus Adana Twins's "Pavan" (which will see its release on their own imprint TAU), are exclusive to Watergate and will be released as separate EPs following the mix release. Watergate is beyond hyped to add Adana Twins to the list of artists who have contributed to our mix series and is sure that this will be a seminal cornerstone in their ever-ascending trajectory on their journey henceforth. Enjoy! Also features: Kadosh & Yost Koen, Kintar & Bog, Stereocalypse, and Human Machine.
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WG 050EP
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Matthias Meyer and Ryan Davis graced with their hugely successful track "Hope" on Watergate XV various artist compilation (WG 023CD/LP, 2017). Matthias Meyer and Ryan Davis come together again to deliver the stunning "Love Letters From Sicily" where infectious organic grooves pave the way for a flourishing well of emotions in the form of lush pads and shimmering sonics that unfold into a tale of epic cinematic proportions. To complement "Love Letters From Sicily", John Digweed and Nick Muir rework Meyer and Davis's original of "Hope", and with no surprise, he's given it the master's touch.
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Following Jimi Jules's mix (WG 024CD), Watergate Records deliver two EPs from the man himself, starting with Midnight Juggernaut EP. "Abandoned Soul" is equal parts moody as it is groovy as classic 303 acid fuses with Jules's post-modern drum programming. On "Midnight Juggernaut" Jules shows his affinity for artfully crafted minimalism as remnants of early Perlon stylings merge with a more modern melodic approach. Recondite delivers a beautiful rework of "Abandoned Soul", keeping all the original parts in tact while incorporating lush melodic progressions. On "Othervision", one single lead line carries the tune to an incognito crescendo of emotion.
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