Defected have made a name for themselves as one of the premier purveyors of good quality house music and for this latest release they have teamed up with Melbourne’s premier night spot Alumbra to bring the absolute best in what dance music has to offer. With the deepest and smoothest in funk and soul of the genre showcased by some of Australians most outstanding dj’s over three CD’s, this release has a certain sleekness and vitality that stands out from the pack when it comes to compilation CDs. With Defected head honcho Simon Dunmore as well as top echelon DJs Simon Digby and Wei Shen mixing the tunes, there is an uplifting vibe to the entire release that makes it hard to stop listening.

With artists and remixes from the likes of Osunlade, ATFC, Roland Clark, David Pen and The Shapeshifters featured, the tracklisting reads like a who’s who of classic (non commercial) house music. Tunes like Johnny Corporate’s Sunday Shoutin’ and Dennis Ferrer’s Hit It Off feature to make sure there are still those instantly recognizable tunes (even if you don’t know them, you will still know them) and mixed to perfection with some of the freshest music to come out of the genre for a very long time, it is a shear delight to hear that this music still flourishes in a world seemingly hooked on electro.

With all three discs rolling through the deep/soulful house sound, with the funky instrumentation and soaring vocals combining perfectly with the classy grooves and tasty drums, it’s hard to pick a highlight as from start to finish the featured DJs spin together what is sure to be a must have album for any true house music fan. Wei Shen’s mix moves to a little more of the peak hour sound which is a great way to finish off with the third CD and the perfect end to one of this summers number one compilation releases that is sure to put Defected and Alumbra on the lips of all house music lovers across Australia and the world.

With the perfect mix of the latest club sensations on the deeper more soulful side of house, this release is perfect for anyone who loves music that uplifts your spirit and set’s your mind free and with 3 CDs to chose from, you’re sure to find something that will get you soaring. An absolute future classic that I can’t recommend enough, well worth your hard earned money.