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Prins Thomas 'Principe Del Norte Remixed' (Smalltown Supersound)
Given that Prins Thomas has over 300 remixes under his belt, it’s remarkable that his own work remains largely untouched. This collection of reworks, then, is a big deal. The best mirror Thomas’ penchant for grand scale, headed by Ricardo Villalobos’ typically labyrinthine King Crab remix of ‘C’, Young Marco’s groaning techno rework of the same track or The Orb’s eyebrow-raising Heaven Or Hell remix of ‘H’, with the veteran producers ditching their trademark ambience for spacey house. Other contributors, including Gerd Janson and Hieroglyphic Being, further embellish a package worthy of Prins Thomas’ impressively lofty values. Stephen Worthy
7/10
