DJ Alex Corton – Vinyl Reviews

Good Looking Records

Motta & mSdoS / Paul SG – Dots / Electric

2013

We reach the 85th Good Looking release today with more liquid love from the big names of the music from this era. The sounds had come a long way from the early seed, planted back in the early 90s, but the music continued on with a passion that remained at the core and simply refused to be forgotten. I always felt that it was different people at different stages of life that dropped in and out, rather than good or bad years. If you were around during a personal distancing from the music, you may have thought the music had become less appealing. The thing is, you dig deep in any year in its history, you’ll find real gems. 

   The deck is spinning and the vinyl sits ready to receive the needle of truth…shall we?

   Side A is Motta & mSdoS with ‘Dots’. A punchy, in your face beat leads to the piano breakdown which keeps things in a real jazz vibe. It’s that bass line on this that breaks open the mold though. A regurgitating, low level bass heaves up a forceful torrent of vibration and the lure is spot on. I remember not really feeling this one too much when it was released but I really do like it now. The feel good sounds flow out of this really impressively. I’d like to know what inspired the guys to call it ‘Dots’ unless it’s the bassline that makes you see them on a big sound system? 

Edit: Chris replied about the title ‘Dots’

“Dots … It’s from Polka Dots lollll. I love that kind of clothes on women. When I started the idea I maybe saw a girl with a polka dots dress. So I kept the dots :)”

Much appreciated, Chris!

   Paul SG puts together a classy string of resonating liquid droplets along this power line of sound, for ‘Electric’, on Side AA. This era of the liquid scene was still one where the creativity lay within, with a little panache and grace. The breakdown on this tune is a beauty too. The way it soothes and then spins into this house beat, slowly speeding back to the regular tempo. Even that shows a smattering of the diverse and freshness that was around at this time. The little laser warps and stationary backing pads wrap up the tune in the soft blanket that shrouds this track. Lifting the spirits and raising the heat, increasing the joy inside. Big up Paul, a wicked tune this. 

  Here is the blog of my Good Looking Records reviews and pictures. I hope you get the chance to dive back into some of them.