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Munk 'The Bolero Bunuel EP' (Gomma)
This is not a dancefloor destroyer – instead, it’s well-suited for the more contemporary, connoisseur crowd. ‘The Bolero Buneul’ is an instrumental track that’s so encapsulating it should easily catch the attention of Mr Scruff or Giles Peterson, and is guaranteed to be included on swanky hotel compilations thanks to its jazz-funk bassline, loose drumming and strange, spacey Arabian melody. It sounds like nothing else and, while still maintaining a house groove, will be perfect for DJs wanting to change the vibe of a set completely. Red Axes also continue their run of stunning remixes with a rework that’s built around the infectious bass of the original. Also included are midtempo house groovers ‘The Naked Baam’ and ‘The Oboe Onyx’, which is remixed by Lauer. As good as they are, though, all eyes (and ears) should be on the title track and remix.
8/10
