The Bionics – Love chains (Bocajito records)

Released: 20/11/2007

I picked this one up quite recently at electronic music store Beatport.com. As in all record-stores you have the urge to buy more than you should, ending up with a few records that don’t really stand out. This time, however, the ones I bought were all great – and considering that this still stands out gives it a lot of credit.

Behind The Bionics is Danielle Moore and Tim Davies from Crazy P/Crazy Penis and Ben Davis (Shaboom/Paper). No wonder the production is good. I have been a huge fan of Crazy P for a long time. Few house acts are able to keep the organic soul and funk in the genre as they are. Certainly liberating in times where electro seems to dominate dancefloors. The single is taken from the album “Solid Silver” that was also released on Nottingham label Bocajito late last year.

There is a solid package that make “Love chains” stand out. You have the beautiful voice of Danielle mixed up with a solid organic bassline, funky percussion, wonky tonky synths and piano lines that compete with the best of the US soulful house. It is a slow and groovy number, perfect for the lounge or for those early/late occasions where there is a lot flirtation and sensuality on the floor. Remixes come from personal favorite Greg Wilson and Heavy Deviance. 

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