Deep Space Orchestra's Use of Weapons label has always been a reliable source of analogue-heavy left of centre deep house, with each split EP, featuring tracks from a variety of like-minded producers, featuring a range of must-have nuggets. This expansive sixth release, with eight tracks spread across two slabs of wax, is no different. DSO's beautiful and surprisingly fragile "Mendoza" leads the way, with 7 Citizens calming, alien house groover "Fatum" close behind. Arguably best of all, though, is Other Worlds' "Coldname ELD", a sparse and bassy concoction blessed with some brilliant, Head High style pianos. It is, though, all good, with further impressive contributions from the Detroit-included Haku.
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The first release on Use of Weapons saw heavy support from DJs across the board - jocks such as Jimpster, The Revenge, The Unabombers, Bill Brewster, Tornado Wallace and more all gave their support to the inaugural release. Following on from Deep Space Orchestra’s “Trust Skynet” EP, Cottam heads up Use of Weapons 002 with a killer track already turning the heads of those that know. Needing no introduction after a series of sellout releases on his own self-titled label, the mysterious Lancastrian brings strings, acid and a building drum track to a release that is sure to widen eyes on the dancefloor and beyond. First up to the remix plate are label heads Deep Space Orchestra, currently making waves with releases on Foto, ART and Winding Road. Taking the acid lines and strings of the original while upping the tempo and adding layers of bass and synths, the track jacks hard while maintaining the original’s soulful vibe. Second up is Berlin’s Hunee. Quickly garnering a reputation for accomplished DJ sets and blistering house productions on labels such as Rush Hour and Drumpoet, he does not disappoint and twists the original into brand new territory with a Detroit-influenced workout, replete with immense analogue synths, added vocals and driving snare rolls. More