Rick Wade – Strong Arm – (RYMD)

Feeling refreshingly crunchy Rick Wade’s title track sequences deep and dark Disco together with tough edged House Music that temptingly comes as a limited 300 only coloured vinyl release. Warped keys deliver an unnerving basis for the track which then repeats until distraction with heavy-duty beats and splashes of strings driving it all forward. The remix comes from Deep88 whose punchy tech bassline adds fuel to the fire with the keys reworked but still very much in evidence. Next comes the super-funky, ‘Funkopolis’ which again loops the groove into an irresistible work out, this time sounding more soulful with the added punch of perky bass guitar and meandering electric piano notes feeling emotive and sumptuous. Emotions One Take Jam Edit then finishes with gritty drums and moody electronics also sounding completely compelling.

4 out of 5

Reviewed by Greg Fenton