Donna Allen – Joy & Pain (Dr Packer Remixes) 12″ – High Fashion
Donna Allen’s 1988 cover of Maze classic – a glossy, synth-sporting, decidedly loved-up 80s soul affair – is perhaps not one of her most celebrated singles, but it’s still a genuine gem – and a fine alternative interpretation of a much-loved song. As you’d expect, this remixed edition looks firmly towards 21st century dancefloors, with popular re-editor-turned-remixer Dr Packer upping the tempo and reaching for disco-flecked house beats in a bid for peak-time plays. The Aussie producer’s A-side vocal version is tasteful and undeniably club ready, making use of most of the original instrumentation while (we think) re-playing the bassline. That bassline comes to the fore more on the stripped-back (but similarly loved up) B-side ‘dubstrumental’ mix
Label: High Fashion Netherlands
Format: 12″
Cat: MS 525
Released: 19 Oct 23
Genre: House
Tracklist
Side 1
1. “Joy & Pain” (Dr Packer extended mix) (6:53)
Side 2
1. “Joy & Pain” (Dr Packer dubstrumental mix) (5:48)
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