Green Holland レコード& CD

Review: It's been a long time between drinks for Dutch techno legend Joris Voorn, whose last full-length, From A Deep Place, landed way back in 2007. Of course, there have been plenty of singles in that time, but Voorn's albums tend to be more esoteric, open-minded affairs. Certainly, Nobody Knows, his third LP, is a melodious, sometimes dreamy affair, with touching vocal cuts and sun-kissed collaborations (Matthew Dear, Kid A and his dad - on the superb "MoMo" - all lend a hand) nestling side by side with the kind of unflinchingly positive fare that sits somewhere between deep house, Detroit techno and an organic re-invention of classic tech-house.

Review: The Dutch techno hero Joris Voorn returns with another fine escapade on his always reliable Green: the imprint which he's run with Edwin Oosterwal since 2005. Expect quality hi-tech soul as always by the master producer on "Esquape" displayed in exemplary fashion on this ultra uplifting journey and its numerous peaks and flows: all allowing for a euphoric dancefloor journey. On the flip, he offers up "Orange" which is a much mellower affair, jam packed with rich melodies, lush pads/sound design and immaculately programmed beats to keep your feet moving while it allows your mind to wander, far away.

Review: Joris Voorn's and Edwin Oosterwal's Green imprint has brought us some great music over the last several years and it just keeps going courtesy of the former's new release. This Story Until Now features two emotive and uplifting journeys through high tech soul that even the Motor City forefathers would even tip their hat to, such as on the breathtaking Adrenalin trip "Dawn (Green Mix)" with its rich strings, power pianos and energetic groove that ticks all the right boxes. On the flip "Looks Fake Obviously" is great title when you consider that Voorn creates the most perfect journey track filled with the most epic dancefloor drama that'll make all the copycats of the moment bow their heads in shame. Epic stuff!