CHANGE Schallplatten & CDs

Review: Formed amid Italy's legendary disco scene of the late 70s, Change defied norms as an Italian-American soul fusion outfit. Orchestrated by Jacques Fred Petrus, the project paired Italian producers Mauro Malavasi and Davide Romani with a rotating lineup of American vocalists that resembled a disco-soul dream team. Inspired by Chic, Change crafted infectious instrumentals in Italian studios and enlisted powerhouse singers like Luther Vandross and Jocelyn Brown. Their transcendent sound yielded hits such as 'The Glow of Love' and 'Searching,' transcending borders to become global icons of soulful dance music that blended European sophistication with American soul influences.

Review: Born of Italy's late-70s disco explosion, Change were known for their frictionless blend of European groove and American soul, scoring international success with 'The Glow of Love' and 'Searching'. Their latest single sees Tanya Michelle Smith step in on vocals, bringing warmth and clarity to a lush, live-instrumentally-driven psychodrama, nodding further to a golden-era sound that excises nostalgia for a modern twist. As well as the original, this 12" hears two reworks from MM & AT, extending our floor fortunes out to an extra remix by Figo Sound & JL. A strong return from a group whose music has long stood at the junction of sophistication and soul.