Sound of Habib - Karton/Digitalis 'Mugstar' / 'Dealing with it' 

A:   Mugstar – Karton

A1: Mugstar - Digitalis remix

B:   Dealing With It – Digitalis

B1: Dealing With It – Karton remix

  Mugstar 

From the outset there is definitely a whiff of talent exuding from this release, I’m not sure what it is but every time this track pops up on my mp3 player I think ‘yeah this is good’.

The original kicks off with some crisp beats and a brass element that continues throughout. The track slowly builds on this and progresses with an evolving filtered vocal ‘Mugstar, mugstar, mugstar…’ As the tune brings in the rest of the elements there is a clear use of early disco sounds making this into a funky number. The bass is complementry to the track but doesn’t do It does get a bit repetitive however it is well mixed and has a nice flow and groove to it. A good filler, but may be not floor killer.

3/5

 Mugstar – Digitalis remix 

The remix is certainly my favourite of the two, Digitalis demonstrates a darker atmosphere, with an almost ‘Far Too Loud’ approach. Beats are crisp and tasty, accompanied with a large dollop of fresh bass squelch. The vocal has been more creatively manipulated, and twisted up into something more interesting than its predecessor. Over all, this remix has more impact and variety to keep the listener interested, the original is good, but just doesn’t quite attain the edge of the remix.

4/5

  Dealing With It 

The second instalment on this release is again evidence of the darkness Digitalis put into their work. The track is well produced with familiar elements and is a hard hitter. The bass crunches and squelches through nicely, while the vocal fills in the gaps, there is a lot going on without being too cluttered.  The beats are solid crisp and roll the track through nicely.

4/5

    Dealing With It – Karton remix 

Kartons mix on here is a filthy enlightenment, entertaining and interesting. The track itself is a grinder, offering solidity and a nice rework of the original, giving it a different light and a brighter feel. It bounces rather than beats, and will have the dance floor moving.

4/5

Reviewer: TobyD