Advancing technology has meant that the editing process has come a long way from sweating over reels of tape with a razor blade, re-editing now becoming something of an art-form on a par with the remix. Greg Wilson is the master of giving classic tracks a subtly-effective makeover and killer extensions aimed at accentuating their effect on the modern dancefloor. He originally came up with the idea of rejiggingZE’s illustrious catalogue in 2004, getting as far as a 12″ featuring Optimo’s rework of James Chance’s ‘Contort Yourself’ before the untimely death of label-founder Michel Esteban’s partner Lizzy Mercier Descloux put the project on ice. Since then, many re-edits of ZE classics have surfaced anywhere from on the internet to white labels. Some, like the Idjut Boys’ stunningly mercurial rework of Kid Creole’s ‘I’m Corrupt’ or Social Disco Club’s piano-storming take on Gichy Dan’s ‘Cowboys & Gangsters, are gathered here, along with newly-commissioned versions by names like Richard Sen [funking up James White’s ‘Almost Black’], Horse Meat Disco lysergically spiking Aural Exciters’ ‘Spooks In Space’ and Rub ‘N’ Tug booting Material’s ‘Bustin’ Out’ into space-disco heaven, homing in on that monstrous bassline. If you thought these classics were set in stone, this mesmerising set will come as a delirious treat.
5 Out Of 5
Reviewed By: Kris Needs
