Pioneering UK electronic artist Paul Davis aka Circulation, makes a welcome return to the scene with the launch of his Recirculate label. From debuting in 1998 to disbanding in 2007, Circulation (which back then included erstwhile partner Matt Jackson) was a prominent act regularly seen on flyers for clubs like fabric and festivals like Creamfields and Sonar. The pair toured the world alongside putting out an iconic series of colour-related dance floor bangers from Green through to Opal. There were more than 45 EPs in all, mostly on their own label, and all of them were timeless outings that have more than endured with those who know. Now, after years in the shadows, Davis is back as Circulation, refinding his mojo during a global pandemic. His first release for 15 years came out last October via Argentinian label Electronic Groove. It proved his music has noticeably matured from his days as part of the original duo; the sound is less impulsive, the tracks drawn out, almost languid, but without removing their foot from the dancefloor. Says Davis, “After writing over forty-five 12 inch releases and two albums under the Circulation name from 1997 to 2007, and after stopping for ten years, I recently started writing again under the Circulation moniker. It feels great to be back producing and recirculating with a project that has meant so much to me over the years.” Here’s his Back To Mine 10…
Carl Craig – Televised Green Smoke
This is an absolutely sublime track, with an infectious bassline from one the Techno greats.
The Timewriter – Lost in the lyrix
One of my favourite tracks from the ‘Letters from the Jester’ album released in 1997 on Plastic City. It still holds up today.
Fout Tet – Planet
Goosebumps! That’s all I’m saying.
Slick – Space Bass
Ultimate Disco. “Living in the year 3000”.
Caribou – Our Love Will Set You Free (C2 ’s set u free mix)
A really powerful remix by C2 always worked for me – “light touchpaper & stand back”.
Cerrone – Supernature
Released in 77, this is possibly my favourite disco track ever, complete perfection.
Roy Ayres – Running Away
Not Disco but some heavy Jazz Funk from the legend Roy Ayres.
Moloko – Forever more (Francois K & Eric Kupper vocal mix)
I played this out so much back in the day, classy classy remix from these guys.
Empire of the Sun – We are the people
A song that fills me with so many different emotions.
Hannah Peel – Evocative
So chilled and moving at the same time a great piece.
Circulation ‘Recirculate 1’ – out via Recirculate on 25th June 2021
