For his contribution to the Fabric series Jay Haze has kept the music largely close to home, focussing on stuff from his Tuning Spork, Contexterrior and Future Dub labels. This means occasional references to chunks of Fuckpony’s ‘Lady Judy’ throughout, and the accomplished ‘Burning’ at the end, which leads into a poignant rap in Rockey’s ‘Something To Say’. Before there are pleasing nods in the direction of early Chicago house, with tracks from Alex Celler and Miss Fitz particularly classy, and a clever blend of The Last Poets’ outcry ‘When The Revolution Comes’ and Pheek’s ‘Soundscape’. It’s a carefully considered and well structured mix, quite slow in house tempo but gradually picking up as it progresses. If you buy it you have the added knowledge of knowing the profits are going to the Merlin Health Services charity. If you like your house with added deepness and thought, this is a place you’ll stop off regularly.
5 Out Of 5
Reviewed By: Ben Hogwood