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Various 'BOXED003' (Boxed)
The third Boxed plate might just be the best of the lot so far. From the heavyset emotion of Mr Mitch’s mournful opener ‘Friend Of Mine’, a track that sparkles in chiptune sorrow, to the pure power of As If Kid’s ‘Mashman Riddim Pt 2’, a tune that’s ready to turn raves inside out, this 12” proves how diverse the Boxed sound now is. JT The Goon’s long sought-after dub ‘Flux Capacitor’ feels like the icing on the cake – an intense, euphoric four-and-a-half minutes of rising sino-melodies and growling pressure – before Sir Pixalot’s thumping ‘All In One’ VIP delivers the final blow.
8/10
