Monsieur Van Pratt - Illegal Disco 002Monsieur Van Pratt returns with a second volume of the Illegal Disco series and these sure are some naughty beats that are reimagined classics for contemporary clubs. The flame hot 'Disco Fever' gets things going with a sleazy big sax line bringing the vibes to a strident disco beat with funky riffs and some great vocal work. 'Fanning The Flame' is another big one with funky drums and big open hi hats all topped with another impassioned vocal and raw

Ayers' US album from the same year

Roots Records had gone out of business

Mood II Swing

the original late 60s/early 70s Stax/Atlantic template

“Tune in” says Paul

” “He’s just such a good listener

The original album was noted as Piccadilly Records' Best Balearic Album of 2019 and a year on is still providing solace for us in these strange times

stomping underground disco by Claude Jay

A flute floating in amongst the righteous thunder

woozy synth lines and Misch's heartfelt

a nocturnal adventure that takes you on a ride through the vivid and pulsating streets of Larry's life

Opening with the low end arpeggio of 'Hello In The Dark (Standing)'