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[Prime Numbers] (buy vinyl)

Trus’me’s Prime Numbers label may only have notched a handful of releases in 2009, but counting Linkwood’s System and Trus’me’s own In The Red albums among them, it was a successful year for the Mancunian independent. Barely into the new year and Prime Numbers 11 hits us with three further reasons to count the imprint as one of the most exciting purveyors of house music around right now.

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Mr Scruff’s usual wobbly, tongue-in-cheek, jazz house gets serious for a minute with a delectable slide through an organic, flute-led bowl of “Fresh Noodles.” The Rhodesy keys tickle in all the right places, feeding off the wide, rubbery bass and live-sounding percussion. Motor City Drum Ensemble continues his faultless run with “Got It,” a much speedier house cut than the slow, grinding fare he usual serves. The slamming, energetic cut is filled with the deep, wall-to-wall chords that have epitomized MCDE tracks and the tough, booming bottom end and kick help to further the vibe of classic early nineties U.S. house. Hardly a familiar name (although his discography and membership in The Rotating Assembly prove he’s the real veteran here), Andrés rounds out the release with a big nod to the old school with his “Planet Rock” sampling “Jack City.” It’s a hazy summertime, rollerskating jam with a low slung bass line that will get you all nostalgic for space invaders and watching b-boys and girls popping and locking in the park. Another win for Prime Numbers and a soothing dose of warmth for the winter months.