Flashback 1993

Originally released in 1988, "Good Life" is a track that needs absolutely no introduction having been a massive success all over the world both commercially and in the clubs. Fast forward five years to 1993 and a rather tasty double pack promo featuring remixes from CJ Mackintosh and Unity. For me CJ's mixes actually better the original and while I know there may be purists who disagree with me there's little doubt that this can still fill a dance floor more than 30 years on from the original.

Flashback

Loose Ends - Love's Got Me (10 Records)

1990 proved to be something of a renaissance for Carl McIntosh and his UK soul outfit Loose Ends. Their album "Look How Long" enjoyed both commercial success and critical acclaim on both sides of the Atlantic. Starting with the lead off single "Don't Be A Fool" which was followed up by this soulful gem it led to a surge of interest in their earlier material, most notably 1985's Hangin' On A String which went on to receive the remix treatment from Frankie Knuckles in 1992. On this particular occasion though, it was Knuckles' long term Def Mix production partner David Morales at the helm producing an extraordinarily deep, soulful groove that's still holding its own 28 years later.

Reviewed by Dean Serafini