Other Abstract Source (Jules Dickens)
russ gabriel remix - jules dickens - analog soul

ARTIST: JULES DICKENS
TITLE: THE RETURN EP (FEAT. RUSS GABRIEL REMIX)
LABEL: ABSTRAKT DANCE
CATALOGUE NUMBER: ADR003
FORMAT: DIGITAL DOWNLOAD
RELEASE DATE: 31 MARCH 2013

TRACK LIST:

1. THE RETURN
2. ANOTHER PLACE
3. ANALOG SOUL
4. ANALOG SOUL (RUSS GABRIEL REMIX)

Welcome to the third instalment from Colin Dale and Jules Dickens’ Abstrakt Dance imprint, which was launched last summer. Jules Dickens’ ‘The Return EP’ featuring a remix by Russ Gabriel follows on from a great start to the label that has already seen EPs from Colin Dale and Sir Lord Commix.

Jules Dickens, renowned for his production work as Abstract Source, is a London based DJ and producer, as well as a studio owner and teacher. So, quite the busy man! But here, he takes time out from this hectic schedule to present his first release for Abstrakt Dance.

‘The Return EP’ opens with the deepness of ‘Another Place’ where a smooth groove meets washes of synth work and cool, housey beats. The Detroit-esque piano of ‘The Return’ follows on with its thumping bassline under layers of claps, cymbals and dappled electronics, before the melancholy melodies and acid-tinged effect of ‘Analog Soul’, the last of Jules’ original three workings takes hold.

The release ends in a flourish from Techno heavyweight Russ Gabriel who (for anyone who’s been in a coma since the 90s!) has had releases on Planet-E, Peacefrog, Soma and his own highly respected Ferox label amongst others, with more recent outings on the likes of Mobilee and Pokerflat to his name. His characteristic remix on ‘Analog Soul’ ends this quality EP in fine style, proving why this influential artist is still in such high demand.