Mettle Music - Moodswings

pauldailey, Jan 24, 2004

Hailing from Manchester, England, Mettle Music (Nic Conef and Mark Wadsworth) drop an outstanding slice of sublime musicality for your mind, body and soul. Know more for its influence on the Northern Soul movement and as the home to Alternative rockers, the Smiths, New Order and Happy Mondays, Manchester also has a rich history in the world of electronic music. From Mike Pickering and Grahame Park at the Hacienda, to Mr. Scruff, Brooks, Paper Music and Nuphonic Records; Mancunians have always loved their jazzy, soulful sounds and this release should fill the bill nicely on all accounts.

Nic Conef is a veteran House DJ and long time supporter of the dance scene, while Mark Wadsworth is a talented live musician and percussionist. The collaboration of their experience and talents come together on this disc with startling results. From the smooth jazzy strains of “Pacific Motion” and “Scary Strings”, to the lush broken beats of “Capture” and the Samba flair of “Latin Horns”, this is a divine journey and the kind of disc that will instantly calm your nerves and transport you to a kinder, gentler place. Add some atmosphere, a cool breeze and the ‘company’ of your choice…and you have an evening to remember. Lovely stuff.

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