VARIOUS ARTISTS
MERRY MIXMAS
EMI

What we’ve got here is a collection of Christmas classics carefully revamped with funky grooves. Highlights include M J Cole’s swinging jolly up of Nat King Cole’s ‘All I Want For Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth’, ARP leave Dean Martin shaken not stirred, Alex Kid and DJ Sleep give Eartha Kitt’s ‘Santa Baby’ some serious stretched bass twang. But the two that really warm the chestnuts are Q-Burns Abstract Messeageâs slinky hips remix of Johnny Mercer With The Pied Pipersâ ‘Santa Claus Is Coming To Town’, and the sexy slick low slung groove of AwayTEAM’s festive fiddle with Nancy Wilson’s ‘The Christmas Waltz’. Perfect for those brandy and mince pie moments in front of the fire.

5 Out Of 5

Reviewed By: DEAN THATCHER