Steve O'Sullivan
The Green Wave EP

Gunnar Haslam is the latest name to bat up an LP of experimental beats-offs and club trax for Ron Morelli's fine L.I.E.S. label. Their use really depends on you, but craftier DJs could no doubt put the rolling polyrhythms of 'Just For Me' to good use, as with the exotic swing and shuffle of 'Mark And Don' or the ace, low-slung acid squeeze of 'Cat Superhighway (version)', whilst equally the home-listening crew can immerse in the whole album's psychedelic modulations between the raw, grubbing house of 'B61', the loping Muslimgauze groove of 'Scheherezade' and the booming 808 swagger of 'Anatolia'. Good stuff.

Mr Raoul K kept this track a long time in his drawer. He always felt that something was missing. And he didn't want to put out a track he wasn't feeling comfortable with. During a visit of Kuniyuki in Mr Raoul K's studio, he played the track to him. After Kuniyuki proposed some new ideas, they decided to finish the track and release under their new alias Double K... They have come up with an atmospheric sixteen minute journey with constantly changing atmosphere. Starting off softly, almost tiptoe-ing 'Esprit De La Jungle' begins an expedition into the inner jungle. Accompanied by Kuniyuki's subtle flute and keyboards and graced with Wiltrud Weber's awesome vocals, the track provides constantly changes its mood and is full of surpises. Expect the unexpected after every turn. Mr Raoul K's beats blend in very slowly and do not take over until the very end. Close your eyes on the dancefloor and find yourself exploring the secrets of the unknown, feeling the real Esprit Of The Jungle....