DJ Alex Corton – Vinyl Reviews

Good Looking Records

GLR044

Nookie – Lost File (Original) / Leviation

2000

Today we have a release that I actually wish I had the 2 x 12”s, as the art work is really good. Alas, I only have the two separate releases of the next two on Good Looking. Today’s release was released (as with all the doubled up 12”s) as a single release. Tomorrow’s is a white label. 

   Nookie is back, with another of his Good Looking catalogue, bringing that style which he consistently reveled in during his period with the label. On Side A is ‘Lost File (Original)’. Gavin has this natural ability to harness the key components of music production and create a sound that flows, immerses and blooms. By this stage, he had pretty much sown his place in the history of the music. The lively beats, that incredibly, still water breakdown and those really simple but effective keyboard stabs, all supply a main artery of cooling and toe tapping, rhythmic soul food. 

  The remix of this tune can be found on Nookies ‘First Light EP’ which is the Tenth EP in that series. We’ll reach that during our expedition through GLR. 

  The tune I usual magnetize too a little more is ‘Leviation’ on Side B. The swagger and groove keeps its high level of sophistication, added by the vocals “Let it take me..” The bass is as comforting as a kitchen with the smell of freshly cooked bread. ‘Leviation’ has some beautiful key changes along the way too. Nookie opens up the can of sunshine and the darkness fades, letting the flavors roll absolutely perfectly. You can feel the warmth all along this one. 

   Tomorrow we have one of the very few white labels I own on Good Looking (not counting the whole white label series of course). It’s a beauty too.

   This blog is rolling with the Good Looking label, so if you are interested in Quantum Leaping back to any, I’m sure Al & Ziggy can get you back, after you’ve had a peruse. That’s probably not a good example though is it? Did they ever return? Well, being stuck there might be nice.