Whodamanny - Volveràn

Another purchase from my Italio disco grab on Periodica Records. I've played the radio edit almost daily in my car. Starts with a rhythmic saxophone melody and morphs into layered Italian vocals by Sandy Nuni. My partner thought it sounded like the beginning of an 80s Italian detective show lol. The other remixes make this 12" a good little ep. 

*Spun it again Saturday nice and loud. So good.

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Mystic Jungle - Deviant Disco

Since around 2018 (?) there's been a huge resurgence of new Italio disco/boogie and I'm here for it! The Nu Genea releases were some of my favourites and I finally picked up this 2022 gem. Dario di Pace aka Mystic Jungle started up the independent label Periodica Records in Naples and has been pumping out killer stuff. This is probably the best Mystic Jungle release (imho).  The first two tracks Don't stop your love and Get down on it give me sun-soaked cocktail vibes or late-night pizza and a dance. I mean just look at that stunning cover!

I had a rotten end to my work day and this was waiting for me when I got home. I was too excited to wait and I played it whilst doing chores. It was an instant mood lifter.

*Spun it again Saturday with coffee to motivate me to deal with the dull Saturday supermarket run.

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Formed in 1983 in Gabon, Central Africa by jazz pianist and composer Frédéric Gassita this was the four piece's only release. Apparently it took 12 months to record at a swanky studio and the sound quality shows. The six tracks contain a mix of synths, boogie style, and funky bass lines. I love the front cover and the cute spelling error. This is the 2019 repress on the French label BeauMonde. I remember I was working in the CBD when this came out and was drawn to it instantly. After listening on line I power walked on my lunch break to Transition Records to pick up a copy.

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