Album Review: Ministry Of Sound – Deep House Sessions 2013

‘Deep House Sessions’ is a reflection of the re-emergence of Deep House in the current global Dance music scene. With an array of eclectic and well-crafted, remixed tracks included on this two-disc, 40-track album, Ministry Of Sound are on a mission to deliver, and deliver they do.

Todd Edwards’ remix of Rudimental track ‘Waiting All Night’ feat. Ella Eyre opens the mammoth compilation album with heavy, rhythmical beats layered above Ella Eyre’s unique croons. The elongated track, although repetitive, creates a satisfying buzz before transcending into track two, A*M*E’s ‘Need U (100%)’ effortlessly – truly exhibiting what the album has to offer.

With seamless transitions from track to track, the album never really stops to reflect, which works to the album’s advantage, allowing listeners to focus entirely on the LP for the whole duration without distraction.

Julio Bashmore, Eats Everything, Chris Malinchak and so many others all make an appearance before disc two kicks in. By that time, listeners are treated to tracks by Shadow Child, Psychemagik, RUFUS and Hot Natured, among others, in the same fashion practiced on disc one; each track grooves, bends and builds into a more exciting version of its original self effectively.

The album screams cool, with each track carefully designed to create a throwback feel to warehouse parties, where Deep House originally found a home, that are well and truly coming back into fashion.
The compilation does not disappoint with each track, not necessarily made better but different, intriguing and definitely dance-worthy.