(Deep House, Minimal) VA - In The Dark (The Soul Of Detroit) - (Still Music [STILLMDLP005]) - 2012, MP3, 320 kbps

"In The Dark

In the dark is a reality, a small example of how much music and cultural activity thrives in Detroit.
All the artists involved in this project are essential creators and perpetuators of the musical heritage of the motor city.
Everyday and night, through their hands, ears and mouths, the future of Detroit's music is being shaped.
Nobody can take that away from them.
All we can do is listen and dance in the darkness of a sweaty club..."
Respect - Jerome Derradji - Still Music - Chicago

Chicago based imprint Still Music earn a heart slap on the back from all at Juno by reissuing the killer In The Dark: The Soul Of Detroit compilation on two slabs of vinyl. Although the CD version has more material, the heads will clamber after this delicious 2xLP set, which contains seminal tracks from Motor City deities like Delano Smith, Moodymann & Rick Wilhite and Keith Worthy. For our money it's the two cuts that bookend this release - Malik (aka Marcellus) Pittman's subtly euphoric "A Walk Thru Osaka" and Mike Huckaby's "Melodies From The Jazz Republic" - that elevate this release from the merely very good to the downright brilliant. Essential.