The Shapeshifters - Sound Advice (2006)

As musicians, producers, international djs and label owners, Simon Marlin and Max Reich enjoy a double life that sees them on top of the pops one minute, and booked into the world's coolest clubs the next. Ever hungry for the right new talent to work with, they've brought in three new vocalists on 'Sound Advice', alongside a number of musicians including the LSO, led by Gavyn Wright. Joining Cookie, are Kelly Marie Smith, Jenna G (from uncut and radio 1's 1xtra), and Antigone Foster. Ever mindful of dance music's roots, they've also looked to their own heroes and joined forces with Chic's Nile Rodgers ('Sensitivity').



The album begins with 'You Never Know', an intelligent critique of the Blair/Bush axis, with an epic musical backing dripping in effects and lush strings. 'Sensitivity', the single collaboration with Chic, is based on an old, unheard sample from the 70's funk standard-bearers, rewritten and reproduced by Simon, Max, and Jenna G. There isn't much more that can be said of the number one single, 'Lola's Theme', the record that started it all, and one that still earns a vital place on the dancefloor.





160 bitrate mp3 complete with covers.