by Ben Hogwood

What’s the story?

Oslo-based producer Simon Field has shown a versatility in several dance music forms, based on house music – which, as he says, ‘is a feeling’.

To that end he delivers the packed album Need No Music, exploring deep, disco-infused house music that puts the beats first.

What’s the music like?

Field knows how to work his house music, using a tried and tested ‘less is more’ technique to get maximum dancefloor movement.

The vocals are well chosen too – the likes of Gack Gack (Get Down) are also refreshingly raw, bringing in the essence of early Chicago house to contemporary beats in a way Paul Johnson used to achieve, while Calling reaches for the roof with percussion in tow. The rolling undercarriage of A Thing works a treat, the bass of Diamond cuts deep while Es Vedra brings the heat, panning out to see the haze on the horizon.

There is also an excellent collaboration with Blichfeldt, 10 Minutes.

Does it all work?

It does. Field plays to his crowd, giving them the beats, riffs and good times they want – consistently hitting the spot.

Is it recommended?

It is – Simon Field’s album will keep party season going long into September and beyond.

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