Various Artists - Lost My Dog Remixes Vol 1 - 12" Vinyl Record

LMD010.  Lost My Dog mark their 10th release by revisiting some of the labels biggest tracks with fresh remixes. Stepping up are Argentina's Julian Sanza (2020 Soundsystem, Ciudad Feliz), Harold Heath (Urbantorque, Sensei), Pete Dafeet (Lost My Dog, Uni.form) and the “Dutch Devil” Tommy Largo (Lost My Dog, Herbal Essence) who's mixes all add up to make a varied EP taking in deep, techy and acid house elements. Both Julian and Harold got in touch with the label directly asking if they could remix their respective tracks as they loved the original version so much but wanted to add their unique twist.

First up is Julian's mix of “Come On” which keeps the original hook and fuses it with 2020 style beats, a stomping electro tinged bassline and quirky keys. Harold's mix of “Smoketoke” has an old school feel to it with a 90's garage style synths, a deep growling bass, techy flicks and driving beats to carry it all along. Pete's dub of “Everytime” is a chilled out groover with squelchy beats and warm bass. The original vocal parts, crafted into keys, stabs and pads, generate an ethereal mood which peaks as the track descends into an inviting, smooth breakdown. Tommy's take on “Gettin' Serious” rounds things off, giving the track an acid twist; aimed directly at the dancefloor his mix gets down to business from the off with pumping beats and a bassline that does all the work.

A1:  Tommy Largo - Come On (Julian Sanza Mix)
A2:  Adam B - Smoketoke (Harold Heath Mix)
B1:  Jay Tripwire - Everytime (Pete Dafeet Dub)
B2:  Subterfuge & Tony Thomas - Getting Serious (Tommy Largo Mix)

Magazine Reviews

DJ Mag - Aug 2006 5/5 ***Moneyshot***
This label has been one of the most inspiring over the year for me so far. Solid house is what they pedal and their tenth release reflects a continuing trend. Here you can sample some of those past 10 releases all mixed up and funked up, from the acidic 'Come On' recorded by Tommy Largo, to the deep 'Getting Serious' from Subterfuge & Tony Thomas. Four stingin' cuts that stink to high heaven of old fashioned house values and flavours.

Plasticsoup.com 8/10
It's sometimes said that a remix can only be as good as the source material. Now that's not strictly true, there have been several turds polished into diamonds over the years, but that's the order of things here, my favourites on the EP are remixes of the tracks I preferred on their original release. First up, Julian Sanza tackles Tommy Largo's acidic 'Come On'. The Silver City man has injected an early 80s electro strut that adds a funk rarely found in acid house. It's the female vocal from the original that makes Pete Dafeet's bubbling tech-house version of Jay Tripwire's 'Everytime' my other favourite from the EP. Tech-house is very much the order of the day on the remaining tracks, and while not at all weak, Harold Heath's rolling take on Adam B's 'Smoketoke', and the deep acid of Tommy Largo's remix of Subterfuge & Tony Thomas' 'Gettin' Serious' don't have the standout qualities of the others. Looking forward to the next batch of original material from this crew.

DJ Reactions

James Talk
The whole EP is large, Julian Sanza remix of Tommy Largo is the top pick. but all of them are amazing. Charted.

The Littlemen
Love the Pete Dafeet Mix, fave mix by far, will be caining this over the summer.

Spettro (Doubledown, Amenti)
Julian Sanza mix does it HOT for me on this EP. This trax is poppin and jumpin like a wet noodle out the boiler. Julian's mix will definitely be on my top ten.

Tyler Stadius
Great EP! Love the remix of "Gettin' Serious". Real groovy.

Jay West (Lowdown, Agave)
I like the tracks a lot!

Murray Richardson
Great! Charted #5

Shafunkers (Saved)
Wicked tracks. Reckon that there's something in the package for all occasions. Particularly liking the Julian Sanza remix of "Come On" - nice funked up 303 vibe. Will be rocking these in Brazil later this month!

Luckystars (Urbantorque)
Great production, loving the Pete Dafeet Dub, 4/5.

Leigh Morgan (Urbantorque)
All round cool release, Harold works his tech magic as ever, the pick for me goes to the house vibes 'Come On', cool lazy acid house...wicked!

Cosmic Groove Transmission (Brique Rouge, 2020)
Julian is quality. Nice gentle start with the original acid - then two minutes in, hold on to your drinks 'cos you know people are about to rush to the floor!! Pete has nailed a "calm before the storm" track that DJs should lap up. This is the unsung hero of your set that tirelessly works for the team so the strikers can score and get all the credit. Owen Hargeaves in disguise?