[review] East Liberty Quarters - S/T EP (Rotating Souls)

Artist: East Liberty Quarters
Release: East Liberty Quarters EP
Label: Rotating Souls
Out: Late March
Format: 12”

For all you disco junkies, this six track EP from newcomer collective, Rotating Souls, is just what you are looking for in a release. The Pittsburgh-based record label comes on strong with this classic look at past dance floor fillers, and listeners will be pleased to find that this is not the dressed up sound that so many copy cats have attempted. East Liberty Quarters is a trio of musicians that clearly have arrived into their production niche, an idea that many musicians and artists struggle with for years. This is the real deal. The simple elegance and nod to past sounds in tunes like Lucky Charm offer listeners a heady space of complete resonance, something that rarely is felt in modern compositions. Vibrant chords and mellow baselines remain constant throughout each of the tracks, but originality keeps the record feeling diverse and comforting. By the time listeners get to the calming melodies of Lady, the tempo of the record has become a staple feature in the music, offering up a charismatic sense of both the tone and rhythm. While these sounds might be all too familiar to the dance music enthusiast, it's clear that the intended atmosphere is achieved. The rest of the release carries on in similar fashion, yet each track is a refreshing solo piece on their own. Journey is the EP closer, and could not be more fitting. The shuffling percussion adds a bit of mystery to the mood it conveys; a real late-night burner, if you will. Careful not to misplace your copy of East Liberty Quarters, as you just might mistake the record for another time period of excellence!

You can get the East Liberty Quarters EP from Rush Hour Distribution and other fine vinyl outlets while supplies last.

1. Lucky Charm
2. Point of Return
3. Lady
4. Trond Out
5. Crystals
6. Journey