Chicago Vinyl Schallplatten & CDs

Review: Tyree's Chicago Vinyl label continues to roll out essential gems from the house pioneer's considerable vaults, with as much emphasis on new material as old. "Follow Me" definitely doffs its cap to contemporary house, not least when the vocal-peppered garnish gets stripped away to reveal the shuffling groove underneath. The "Acid Bass" mix takes things further with its moody, 303 flecked tones, while the "Dancefloor Rhythm" version makes things bounce around without a melody until a sassy piano lick comes in. The "Deep Bass Nine" mix completes the package with the trippiest offering of the lot, the low-end throb being the constant anchor while the rest of the track pivots and gyrates with its own unique approach to the fundamental elements that make up "Follow Me".

Review: Side A - 'Let It Go' featuring Blake Baxter - A mid 90's 'Ghetto House' instrumental with moving bassline, that raw Chicago beat track and a groove that will keep you dancing until the early morning hours. Side B - New Dub featuring Kool Rock Steady - Unreleased recording by Tyree Cooper with outtakes from his 1988 release 'Turn Up The Bass', with a rocking baseline groove, and those classic Chicago House chords, sure to move any dance floor.

Review: "Of Love Mystery" is taken from the Da Soul Revival EP released on Dancemania Records in 1995. Here's another one of Tyree's most sought after tracks. It has that classic four to floor bodyjacking Dancemania Ghetto House sound, with a touch of that Chicago innocence to it. On Side B "Kan U Feel It" was originally released in 1998 on Nepenta Records UK. Well, If you like phat beats and thick basslines, then this track is for you. It reminds of those early releases in the 80's on DJ International Records or Trax Records, where the groove was the most important factor.

Review: The Chicago Vinyl series continues to act as a vessel for ever more essential club tackle from the one and only Tyree Cooper. On this occasion he's collaborating with celebrated vocalist Isis and the legendary Adonis for this absolutely storming tribute to the heritage of Chicago house music. The original "Passin Thru The House" is a consummate jack track, shouting out all the right names and letting the 707 fills rip through the groove. Tyree then offers up three alternate mixes of the track, from the bugging "Vocal Mix" to the uplifting melodious form of the "Vocal Soul Remix." There's an instrumental version tacked on if you need it, but it's all about Isis' killer vocal on this 12".