by Ben Hogwood

What’s the story?

A first album from Tim Haze, member of Polish duo Tidy Daps. Haze likes to wear his influences on his sleeve, and to that effect has made an album of deep house with strong dubby flavours.

What’s the music like?

A good deal of planning has gone into this album, with a really satisfying fusion of dub and house. Haze manages the peaks and troughs to perfection, reaching a peak on Four On The Floor, with its rolling bass. Dreams is a really nice slower groove, while Dusit adds a bit of attitude, with a cool riff and slightly scuzzy beat. After a dreamy, hazy sax on First Time, and the fuzzy dub of Hello, Haze pulls a rabbit out of the hat in the form of Argus, a superb slice of deep house.

Does it all work?

It does – and Haze has stitched a really satisfying blend of house and dub to make an album that has just the right rise and fall.

Is it recommended?

Yes. An album that delivers some excellent club grooves but within the context of home listening, too. A fine debut from a producer who has the right blend.

For fans of… Matthew Herbert, David Alvarado, Silicone Soul, Jay Haze

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Published post no.2,561 – Thursday 12 June 2025