PSYCHEMAGIK 黑胶唱片和CD

Review: Long-serving London-based edit legends Psychemagik are back in full swing after a somewhat sporadic release schedule in recent years, showing up here with the sixth instalment of their 'Undercover Lovers' series. As expected, the music is precisely on point, with familiar, pop-flavoured songs presented through an off-kilter lens. First up, an obscure cover of Phil Collins' bittersweet 'Another Day In Paradise' gets the scalpel treatment, with tropical energy abounding as the melancholic melodies echo in the breeze. On the reverse, we find an equally esoteric version of BT Express' 'Do It Til You're Satisfied', with synth horns riding over throbbing bass and seductive vocals. Lord only knows where they find their source material, but one can't help but admire the duo's formidable digging chops.

Review: Psychemagik's Undercover Lovers Vol 3 delivers a masterful reinterpretation of dance classics with a twist. On the A-side-, their rendition of Donna Summer's 'I Feel Love' transforms the high-energy anthem into a mesmerizing slow burner. With a low-slung groove and heavy synthesisers, Psychemagik crafts an epic version that wow's listeners with its depth and intensity. On Side-2, their take on Hall and Oates' 'I Can't Go For That' is equally exciting. Retaining the legendary groove while infusing it with melodic nuances, Psychemagik creates a unique jam that feels both familiar and fresh. The addition of Spanish lyrics adds an unexpected dimension, further enhancing the track's appeal. Undercover Lovers Vol 3 is a great example to Psychemagik's talent for reinventing classics into new gems for a new generation.

Review: There are few record collectors and DJs with crates quite as deep as Psychemagik. They've already proved this beyond doubt via a trio of brilliant Magik compilations for Paul Murphy and Simon Purnell's Leng label. Magik Sunset Part 2 continues this run, gathering together another double-album's worth of fantastic obscurities from the worlds of stoner disco, left-of-centre rock, psychedelia and Balearica. As usual, there are some genuine "how did I not know about this record" moments, from the star-kissed Balearic jazz of Fabio Fabor and saucer-eyed white boy reggae-rock of the Trepidants, to the Flamenco-tinged AOR disco shuffle of Jack Adkins' "Sunset Beach".