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Ryan Elliott 'fabric 88' (fabric London)

There’s no messing around from Ryan Elliott on his fine entry into the hallowed Fabric series. Rather than attempting anything too clever, he simply lays down a compelling club groove that makes you want to dance, right from the immediately punchy kicks and forceful piano stabs of the opener through to the closer’s seductive minimalism. In between, there’s a focus on smooth, unfussy mixing and knowing selections that don’t aim to stand out from the pack. Instead, each cut adds a new layer of percussion or intriguing atmosphere that nails home the underlying groove even further. As a representation of his ability to keep you locked to the dancefloor, it couldn’t be better.

8/10