Description
Black Corsairs, regarded as an icon of late-'90s underground house, returns with a remastered reissue of their important 1997 work, combining soulful depth with raw groove.
Released in 1997, "Black Corsair" is a record that encapsulates the energy and spirit of exploration found in house music at the time. Stripped-back beats are layered with deep, enveloping basslines and expansive synth textures, creating a simple yet captivating groove.
Its structure, which controls the dancefloor through repetition and subtle variations rather than flashy developments, is a technique unique to underground house. While maintaining a deep house texture, the sound delivers a powerful forward momentum, making it highly practical and effective even in long mixes.
This reissue has been remastered. While preserving the roughness and atmosphere of the original, the contours of each section are more clearly defined, making the track's structure easier to follow. An essential record for understanding the core of '90s house.
A1. Skelos ... Let It Be
A2. Chants Of Lemuria
B1. Thak's Dub
Originally released in 1997, Black Corsair stands as a true milestone in late-’90s house music — a record that captured the raw energy, soulful depth, and forward-thinking sound of an era. Now this legendary EP returns in a fully remastered reissue, bringing its timeless grooves and hypnotic rhythms back to life with pristine clarity. Celebrated for its deep basslines, lush textures, and irresistible dancefloor spirit, Black Corsair remains a defining statement of the underground house movement — an essential rediscovery for collectors and new listeners alike.
