The sun is shining, countless people are pushing through the streets, their movements seeming monotonous and hypnotic. This is the scene that unfolds in the first 30 seconds of the A-side of Neuro State’s “I Remember Gino/Pleasures In Africa”. The 4-track EP immediately immerses you in the atmosphere of the 90s rave scene. Remastered by Man Made Mastering in Berlin and now re-released on Sound Metaphors Records with new artwork, the record is heavily influenced by Detroit, Italy, Berlin and Chicago.
Originally released on the Italian label Interactive Test, it offers a wide spectrum of house music, starting with a dynamic production of Chicago underground and deep house. The Percapella mix that follows is a tribute to Canadian disco legend Gino Soccio and features an extensive sample of his song “There’s a Woman”. The EP impresses with its stylistic diversity: while some tracks explore Balearic and Italo house elements, the B-side unfolds in a playful acid house style. Innovative 90s synths, driving percussion and repetitive voice samples give the record a particularly nostalgic touch. But it’s still an absolute classic today.
