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James Curd 'I Get Up (To DC)' (Exploited)
With the time he’s spent cultivating an impressive back catalogue on Classic, DFA and Permanent Vacation in addition to working on his Greenskeepers project, Jamed Curd could never be accused of being lazy. ‘I Get Up (To DC)’ boasts a vintage analogue synth with elastic bass, liquid acid, electronic stylings and sliced-up vocals (there’s a remix from Red Rack’Em, too, although it doesn’t have to stray too far from the original). ‘Disco Fool’ has a walking bassline and an undeniable disco feel with its smooth pads and freestyle organ, and Curd also cheekily manages to sneak in some audio of Derrick Carter chatting to a crowd.
8/10
