pontchartrain: love is madness ep
Francisco Espregueira
Buzzing all the way from Detroit, Motor City, Pontchartrain takes the Razor-N-Tape reigns for his debut on the label. The 30th edition of the Reserve series, entitled Love Is Madness, is an all-cylinders-firing jazz laden, deep house EP comprised by three tracks plus an exquisite remix from Demuja.
“Friends... Lovers” echoes as the A side kicks off with 'The Friends & Lovers Dub' version of the title track, filled with deep pulsing pads, resonating dashes of sax, crisp percussion and a bumping bassline. “I-80” fits perfectly the early hours of the night, for the entrancing dancers - .a wonder of shimmering arps, brooding bass tones and reverberating trumpet touches. On the flip, closing the EP, the Original Mix of “Love Is Madness”. A sun kissed, eyes closed gem that blends delicate bongos, rousing sax lines and the sweet vocals of Simon Black & Leafar. Another smooth release from Razor-N-Tape, available on vinyl. Reserve quality.