Rick Wade - Disko Dust EP [Upstairs Asylum Records]

Format: 12" in printed sleeve.

Rick Wade on Norm Talley's Upstairs Asylum label are words that will excite any old-school house music lover. Wade is a production machine who delivers straightforward, dependable, functional grooves—the kind that are always essential for building an atmosphere in a set. Talley, for his part, is another Detroit veteran who has been helping to shape the sound of house for years.
So Juicy opens with a display of sumptuous strings and solid percussion that flows elegantly. Midnight Hustler delves into a deeper, more sensual sound, with nods to 60s American soul and funky touches. Turn Out offers a more classic deep house ride with a playful feel, while Lonely Symphony adds a cinematic touch with its string drama, mixed with a light and enveloping house rhythm.