*Review* Pitch Control Records 001
*Review* Pitch Control Records 001
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Bonjour,
There seems to be no shortage of new labels appearing these days, and that, to me, is quality news. Behind Pitch Control, I believe, is the ever popular DJ’s Trix & Snypa.
They seem to be serious about their music, which again is great news, and I’ve leeched their ‘Mission Statement’ from their site (http://www.myspace.com/pitchcontrolrecords)
“This is not just another label launch and one off record release. This is the focus point of a coalition of products from the [PC] name which will encompass, record releases, rave events, merchandise, radio and much much more over the coming months.”
Tracklisting is as follows:
Stu & Nee - The Feeling Inside
Nervious & Anxious - Let the Music Play
DJ Sike - 1 for the Raverz
Drift - Heaven
Let, me grab a coffee, and I’ll be back to tell you all what I think of this new release, starting with the Stu & Nee track……
*gone 5 minutes*
Right, Stu and Nee. This pair are like ‘the’ artists to have on your label these days. I’ve lost count how many releases they’ve been on. Personally, I’d have thought they would have hit ‘Burnout’ by now, but they keep on putting out quality tune after quality tune. It wouldn’t suprise me if they increased their fee! Ok. This is Stu and Nee doing what comes naturally it seems, cos this tune has it all. Emotional vocal, gorgeous piano line, Stu N Nee string patterns, and excellent production. This is an uplifting little number, that makes you feel good. This is what I’d consider calling a ‘Summer Tune’. You know, whack it on, sun blazing down, chipping down the M1. Quality. I really should stop reviewing Stu and Nee tracks, cos it seems like I’m in love with them. Which I’m not. At all. Not even a little bit. Honest. Erm… anyway. A blinding tune. Nuff said.
Nervious & Anxious start their latest track with a proper Rave stab, I can see the big fish, little fish dancers now. The thing I like about N&A is that they write up to date oldskool, with quirky samples. This one is different in the way that I can hear the 89-91 style influence. The acid house era. The piano sounds influenced by Rich in Paradise - FPI project, and the little bleeps over the bass stabs are just perfect. This is a proper retro track, not too heavy on the breakbeats, subtle 4×4 drum patterns and great production. It really does remind me of old Rising High Records, Interface style tunage. I really liked this one, and to be honest, I didn’t think I would. But after a couple of listens, dare I say it? Better than the Stu n Nee track? Fuck it, I can say what I want!
Ok, tough act to follow, but DJ Sike gives us a nice amen workout with his ‘1 for the Ravers’ track. Try and follow the Amens in this tune, up and down like a whores gusset. Sike treats us to some quality Ragga-breaks (another subgenre, hohoho), this is a catchy little tune, and if it doesnt get people bouncing around on the dancefloor, I dont know what will. The tune is kinda smiley in a darker way, and there hasn’t been a Sike tune I’ve heard that isn’t wonderfully produced. The only thing I dont like about it is the annoying ‘oi’ sample from Mike Skinner (the Streets), but I hate his voice more than the sample. Sorry Sikester, can I have a version without the ‘Oi’ in it? VIP stylee? hahaha. Just joking.
Ok, I have the pleasure in reviewing a track by Drift next. I gotta be careful here, cos up until now, I’d considered him a close friend….. We’ll see after this review. . Again, my sense of humour is probably funnier to me, I’ll get me coat……
Heaven. Great name for a tune. And the drifter should be proud of this tune. Its a great feelgood tune, and probably the perfect one to end the EP on. I envisage this being the ‘last tune’ for a lot of DJ’s sets, cos it just has that ’something’. It’s oldskool influenced, and it starts off with some chopped beats, building up to a lovely piano line. I also just spotted a ‘drift’ sample in there, cheekyboy! The vocal ‘Its a beautiful beautiful scene… etc’ is perfect for this track. It rolls along in a ‘lazy’ way. When I say that, I mean it’s not frantic or filled with ‘hardcore’. I wish the floaty synth in the background was a bit louder though, as on a big system, I think it might get lost, but Drift has done a great job on creating a tune that I can close my eyes and go somewhere exotic to. Kinda ‘Drift’ away…. (haha, I’m so funny).
Overall, this debut EP is going to be tough to follow. Oldskool enough to be retro, nuskool enough to sound fresh. This has a really good mix of tunes on here, but for me, the Nervous and Anxious tune is a journey back into my drug-fuelled raving days that hold special memories.
Well done Pitch Control. There are some things in life that should be regarded as ‘must-haves’ and for any old person that was there from the start, the EP delivers without a doubt. If you weren’t there, then the Stu & Nee, Sike and Drift tracks should ‘arouse’ you enough to make this an essential piece of vinyl.
Until next time……
The Mix Analyst