Economix - Economix EP

dangermouze, Nov 05, 2006

Im surprised this vinyl had not been commented on, so I thought I would.

This super rare EP in my opinion, is probably on a par with 2-X-Tremes X-tremity EP. When it comes to deciding as to which is probably the best 4 Track EP to be produced from 1992, I would have to choose the Economix EP. Many will disagree, but the 2 tracks Loop (aka The Finest) & Panic just edge it in front for me.

With all 4 tracks being outstanding, starting with - 5AD an uplifting, piano house number from start to finish. The quality of the next track, Loop being another classic piano house tune, it samples a song from the 80s (which I just cant remeber the name of at the moment), and blends it in with the accompanying piano backing and energetic rhythm brilliantly.

On the other side is Panic which has more of a breakbeat rhythm with the scratched in samples Feel The Panic, Got To Have It, building the tune up until finally exploding into another uplifting piano riff, before blending everything in together with the vocal samples, deep bass line and nice breakbeat (played everywhere at the time). Finally, last but not least, Equake, this tune has a harder edge to it, with breakbeat again being the substance of the main rhythm, but still mixing it up with piano lines throughout.

Overall, each tune stands up in its own right, and being as rare as the Dodo, its not surprising that this vinyl routinely sells for £150+.

And at last, for anyone desperate for this tune but restricted by cost, it has been repressed on the original metalwork whilst also including a copy of the original artwork that accompanied the original release.

An essential piece of vinyl for any Old Skool Piano House collector or DJ.

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