Basement, A Red Light And A Feeling Vol 2, A [+ Bonus CD]

Kerri Chandler fans waited nearly a decade for a follow-up to the original A Basement, A Red Light & A Feelin' -- a compilation for his co-owned Madhouse label -- and the results prove Chandler's touch with a righteous deep house production is just as magical ten years on. The opener, "Your Embrace," moves fast but sacrifices none of its feeling, courtesy of Anthony Flanagan's strong, searching vocals. Chandler also touches on jazz-funk with the L.T.D. remake "Love to the World" (featuring the impressive scatting of Karlon Brooks) and a Roy Ayers feature on a new version of Ayers' own "Vibrations." Whether he's working a classic Jersey garage groove, moving it to the church with a gospel fervor, or nodding to Salsoul disco with Isis' "Hanging On," Chandler shows he's just coming into his own as a dance producer. Another nice touch: including a second disc with all the tracks in place, but mixed live by Chandler at Centro Fly in New York circa February 2002. ~ John Bush

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