Essa, Max

Continental Drift [Electronic / Dance]

RELEASE: 27.03.2009

LABEL: Bear Funk

VERTRIEB: Groove Attack

UK-born but currently based in Japan, Max Essa delivers something of a masterpiece to open 2009. “Continental Drift” is the culmination of 3 years of production at Bear Funk towers. The album includes the highlights from Max’ previous twelves on the label and a host of other disco delights.

Using live drums, guitars and bass coupled with layers of glossy keys, “Continental Drift” delivers the beautifully produced, slick disco sound that is his trademark. Tracks such as “Slo-Mo Sapien”, “Dead Acrobat” and “Back To The Beach” showcase the laidback, slo-mo disco side of Max’ sound.

Elsewhere melodic groovers such as “Telepath” and “Rooftop Rendezvous” sound like undiscovered Level 42 gems. The recent single, “Drive Time” conjures up visions of sunsets, sweeping vistas and long lazy days. Take a trip down Highway 101 with your tour guide Mr Max Essa.

Tracklisting

1. «Slo-mo Sapien»
2. «Nightbeat»
3. «Telepath»
4. «Back To The Beach»
5. «Rooftop Rendezvous»
6. «Cycle Ride»
7. «I Guess You Get A Tan In California»
8. «Drivetime»
9. «Pagoda»
10. «Emotional Athlete»
11. «Dead Acrobat»
12. «Lamma Island»
13. «AM»