Description
The classic house EP by Natural Rhythm, which commanded high prices on the second-hand market, is now back in a long-awaited remastered reissue from the prestigious label that later became Seasons Recordings.
The first installment in a commemorative reissue series from Earthtones Recordings, the prestigious label that changed its name to Seasons Recordings after ten releases, features a remastered reissue of Natural Rhythm's highly sought-after 'The Jive EP'.
The collection includes the blissful house track 'Original Jive', where driving drums, soulful pads, and flowing jazz keyboard melodies intertwine, as well as the beatless 'Earthtones 001', which evokes a damp rainforest. It also features 'Eclectic Dub', which strips back the original to bring the groove to the forefront, and the rhythm-focused 'Dub Drums'. Carefully unearthed from the label's archives, this valuable vinyl captures the essence of 90s deep house.
A1. Original Jive
A2. Earthtone001
B1. Eclectic Dub
B2. Dub Drums
Next year, Earthtones Recordings (which was renamed to Seasons Recordings after ten releases) marks the significant milestone of 30 years in the game. Ahead of that, they have been digging in the vaults for some choice reissues and this hugely in demand one from Natural Rhythm gets the nod. It has been remastered and is a joyous house outing with 'Original Jive' layering up cascading jazz keys with soulful pads and moving drums. 'Earthtones 001' is the beatless sound of a humid jungle, then 'Eclectic Dub' reworks the original with a more stripped-down and focused, groove-driven sound. 'Dub Drums' closes a vital reissue.
