Our final Pick of the Week for 2023 is this indisputably fabulous remake of the all-time house music anthem "Tears" by Chicago's own Elbert Phillips and singer/songwriter Andre Espeut to be released digitally through ChilliFunk Records and on limited 12" vinyl through Yore Records. Without any question, this respectful and undeniably scintillating interpretation featuring a masterly orchestration (intriguing drums by Elbert Phillips, gentle percussion and heavenly synths by Tom Laroye, illustrious keys by William Kurk, wicked guitars by Shamrock Guitor and sublime saxophone by Evan Tate) alongside an awe-inspiring rendition of the unforgettable lyrics by Andre Espeut is sure to make you yearn for more... Next to the main vocal and instrumental versions, the package includes the downright mesmeric 'Acid Dub' drenched in the beloved vintage acid sound, not to forget to mention the paramount remixes by Greg Gray and Andrew Emil both adding their landmark soulful yet enthralling touch. Simply put, this mind-blowing remake of the Satoshi Tomiie/Robert Owens/Frankie Knuckles classic is by no means to be missed...
Pick of the Week: Elbert Phillips & Andre Espeut "Tears" (ChilliFunk Records / Yore Records Promo)
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- Written by: Mike Fossati