CANDI STATON 黑胶唱片和CD

Review: ***B-STOCK: record has light surface marks/smudges, but otherwise in excellent working condition ***

Review: We won't get into the complex history of Candi Staton's "Hallelujah Anyway", but suffice to say that it has been remixed and re-modeled in a myriad of ways over the years. This Glitterbox edition boasts two previously unheard rubs, including a flipside Frankie Knuckles presents Directors Cut "Soul Praise" version that for some reason missed the cut (sorry) back in 2012. While that's good - Knuckles reworks were always luscious, warm and celebratory, and this is no different. Moplen's "Classic Vibe" mix is slower and groovier with a wonderful '90s New Jersey feel (albeit with a touch of gospel-disco flavour), and sounds like a summer anthem in the making.

Review: An out-and-out disco classic, Candi Staton's "Young Hearts Run Free" enjoys another reissue from Warner's German office. David Crawford's production remains as bold, full-bodied and confident as it did in 1976 while Candi's golden tones tremor with raw emotion and emphasis. Instant sing-along power, instant floor pleasure, if your collection doesn't include this, now is the time to address it.

Review: Those busy guys over at Defected are always quick to spot a valuable reissue or in this case, a stunning remix opportunity of an absolute classic! Lars takes care of giving Staton's "Hallelujah Away" a good tweaking, making it into a late-night house jam, keeping those beautiful lyrics in place but adding a hefty amount of shuffling kicks and snares to the pot. The dub is obviously deeper and more percussion-focussed but it nevertheless looses those beautiful pads which made the original so timeless. Recommended.