FRANKIE KNUCKLES レコード& CD

Review: Back in 2011, Frankie Knuckles and Eric Kupper debuted their Director's Cut project by teaming up with old pal Jamie Principle on "I'll Take You There". Here it gets the reissue treatment, with a trio of classic mixes being joined by a fresh revision from scalpel maestro Moplen. His version is delicious, with Principle's loved-up vocal rising above bubbly synth-bass, evocative organ lines, swirling synthesizer motifs and sunrise chords. There's another chance to enjoy Director's Cut's own warm and glassy-eyed "Signature Remix", a second spin for Dimitri From Paris's slightly breezier (but no less loved-up) re-edit and a boisterous funky house rework from the Shapeshifters that some may have missed first time around.

Review: When anything with the name Frankie Knuckles is released, it's pretty much a guaranteed piece of gold. This can definitely be said about "I'll Take You There" featuring remixes from The Shapeshifters and Dimitri From Paris on reputable label Nocturnal Groove. A-Side Director's Cut Classic Signature Mix is deep, soulful and expertly produced with sultry vocals from the legendary Jamie Principle alongside smooth instrumentation and layering. Much like everything Frankie Knuckles has ever done, "I'll Take You There" is a timeless house record with no limitations. Remix wise, The Shapeshifters sharpen the groove into a dancefloor belter and strip away the vocals, while Dimitri retains the low slung house vibe from the original while adding a modern touch to its classic feel.