The Larry Levan influence is present here not just in the name of this German label but also within the grooves of “Just Tell Me When”. Manmade Science supply a brand of disco-house that’s been somewhat lacking in this year of darker sounds. The vibe is funky deep house, looped and spun bits of bass, with Chic-esque guitar scratching that calls back to the heyday of French House but it updated with a chilly Teutonic sheen. The B-side “Difunkt” is a bit sloppier and funkier, with nice organic drum sounds writhing and coalescing around a simple bassline and synth-wriggle. Nicely old-school but not outdated, this is a fine release all around.

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[Mallory O’Donnell]