Various Artists – Essence of Especial: Exclusive Tracks EP

Osaka’s mighty Especial finally get round to putting out a proper compilation, to please those who like CDs as well as pricey, gorgeously packaged vinyl.

Osaka’s mighty Especial finally get round to putting out a proper compilation, to please those who like CDs as well as pricey, gorgeously packaged vinyl. This EP features three mixes of Bakura’s heartbroken « Empty Faces », and a spirited synth’n’strings performance on the « Prime Time Mix » makes it the standout. DJ Kawasaki presents « Like Thunder », where Ernesto’s empowered by love vocals are backed by classy keys and big beats. Hajime Yoshizawa rounds off the EP with « Rise Me Up », a jerky piano keyed cut produced as « Bossa Free ».