Legend
has it that Manchester, England has more reports of U.F.O
sightings than anywhere else in the world. The fact that nearly
all of them turn out to be the 'Sun' says something for the area's
notorious grey climes. Equally, surprising then is that an album
full of eclectic latin sunshine vibes should emanate from the
city.
Surfacing originally in 1999, Mettle Music is the brainchild of
producers/ DJ's Nic Conef and Mark Wadsworth. This is their first foray
into compilations and they will find it hard to better the
standard chosen for this set. Latin flavoured Nu Jazz, broken
beats and downtempo lounge all mix stylishingly together to form a
cool, chilled but funky album for those with cosmopolitan
tastes.
Check out gorgeous laid back
grooves such as 'Deep Solution' with it's subtle jazz flavours and
the unrelenting piano-led 'Rio Orchestra'.The stand out track is
without doubt 'Reel People' as it gradually builds in a complex
rhythmic pattern over soulful vocals to its climatic scat ending.
There is no doubt that
compilations of this nature are on the increase and sell well to a
hip market of music lovers that like to be ahead of the game.
Mettle music are maturing to become leaders in the field and with
this standard very few will come close to matching their musical
pedigree.
