Lovemonk Spain Vinilo y CD

Review: Back in November 2018, Oli Stewart AKA Casbah 73 delivered his most wholehearted tribute to the disco era yet, the brilliant "Love Saves The Day". On "To Be Free", he continues in a similar vein, doffing a cap to the pioneers of the Philly Soul sound via cut-glass strings, crunchy Clavinet lines, tasty electric piano solos, walking bass and a lead vocal from Angela (Angie) Gooden that stirs memories of disco divas of old. Stewart and his cohort of musicians go a little wild on the mostly instrumental disco-funk flipside, an exercise in dueling solos, lusty Latin horns, flanged guitars and heavy percussion that will get you hot under the collar for nine, all-action minutes. Brilliant stuff from start to finish from the experienced producer: don't sleep on this one.

Review: Lovemonk is a small but very sunny and eclectic label from Spain. Everything fits under the motto "Discos Buenos." Their latest offering comes from label chief Casbah 73 and is titled 'In The Dark', yet another low slung yet uplifting disco affair from the Madrid scene hero dealing with touch, human contact and yearning. The original version is backed by the impactful Horns Mix, while on the flip you have got the full dancefloor dynamics of the Turn Off The Lights Mix - all centered around Angela Gooden's amazing vocals.