So the third installment of Dave Lee's Remixed With Love series arrived at my door last week, fittingly just in time for the weekend. The days since have found me listening at home, in the car and at work where my superior taste in music has been inflicted in equal measure upon my colleagues and clients. Like each of the two predecessors it's an essential purchase for anyone who knows and loves the disco sounds of the late 70s and early 80s. In terms of formats you have the choice of a 21 track double CD or three vinyl double packs which also include a couple of tracks which Dave hasn't included on the CD; the perfect incentive to treat yourself to both formats I hear a few of you say, if indeed any were needed. The line up of artists includes some of the most revered acts to have graced the scene including Gladys Knight & The Pips, Earth, Wind & Fire, Gwen McCrae, Evelyn "Champagne" King, Patrice Rushen and Odyssey to name just a few. The remixes truly are endeavours of great love, care and attention to detail that pay the ultimate respect to the original productions. In every instance, the essence of the original groove is retained. Almost as interesting as the music itself are the sleeve notes in which Dave takes time to explain the complexities behind bringing a project like this to market. He also elaborates on the creative process behind each of the remixes. I'm now the proud owner of all three releases in the series and already find myself contemplating which gems Dave will pull together for Volume 4, if indeed a further installment sees the light of day. In the meantime, this looks set to be a major part of my sound-track for some time to come. Check out the Youtube tasters below and and if I didn't make it clear already, it's an exceptional collection of music!
Reviewed by Dean Serafini
Remixed With Love Vol Three is available now on Z Records
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