28 August 2007

Kenlou: "Moonshine/Hillbilly" 12" single

Lordy. I've had this on my wish list for years and only JUST picked up a copy. Wow - what a blast, and what a classic.

Urgent percussive midtempo house beats kick in from the start so the tune's a doddle to mix. Then there's the midway break into a cheery, bouncy, jazzy saxaphone break guaranteed to lift the spirits of the crowd. Strong bassline, enough flange / pitch bend / other effects variety to make it worthwhile playing to the end, and a sharp, incisive bar structure that makes it fun to cut with. A staple.

Label: MAW Records
Catalog#: MAW 001
Format: Vinyl, 12"
Country:US
Released:1995
Genre: Electronic
Style: House
Credits: Engineer - Steve Barkan*
Producer - Masters At Work
Written-By - Kenny 'Dope' Gonzalez* , Louie Vega
Notes:Track A: Recorded at Dungeon Tape, Brooklyn, NY.
Track B: Recorded at Base Hit, NYC.
Pressed at Europadisk. This release was re-issued around 2000 with different artwork.
Rating: 4.3/5 (95 votes)

Tracklisting:

A Moonshine (7:54)
B Hillbilly Song (6:09)
Harmonica - William Gallison

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