The nice thing about Berlin’s Beautycase is that it’s going against the current tide by gathering a pool of artists/djs who aren’t scared to bring full songs and pop elements to electro. T-Total aka legendary drag dj Tasty Tim and partner Robert Michael have produced a pumping electro-breaks number that should do well in the gay clubs, not least because of its naughty lyrics (126 BPM). The Party Monsters remix (Apollo 44O’s Noko!) boasts a shuffle groove, 16th b-line, big band’s horns and fifties guitars (127). Keen K (Divider) has teamed up with expressive rock singer Dorian E to great results. Packed with catchy eighties euro melodies their four track 10” ‘Rykers Island’ seduces instantly (think Aha meets Soft Cell and Zombie Nation at around 14O/150 BPMS).
5 Out Of 5
Reviewed By: Jerry Bouthier
