Crackazat - Rainbow Fantasia (2017)

While Ben Worrall's debut album as Crackazat, 2015's slightly overlooked Crescendo, was quietly impressive, this sophomore set is simply superb. Naturally musically rich - Worrall is a brilliant producer, but has always been a very talented musician, too - the set sees him lay down ten tracks that gleefully join the dots between slick jazz-funk instrumentation, sensual and soulful vocals, brilliantly played solos and grooves that put the dancefloor first and foremost. While there are a few downtempo explorations dotted throughout (the dreamy synth chords and meandering synth-sax of "Midnight In Sector Six" standing out), it's naturally the quality and quantity of his U.S garage, soulful house and deep house cuts that impresses most.

Tracklist:
01. Crackazat - Welcome Speech (Original Mix)
02. Crackazat - Called My Name (Original Mix)
03. Crackazat - Rainbow Fantasia (Original Mix)
04. Crackazat - Proton Blue (Original Mix)
05. Crackazat - Midnight In Sector Seven (Original Mix)
06. Crackazat - Holding You Close (Original Mix)
07. Crackazat - The Only One (Original Mix)
08. Crackazat - Sundial (Original Mix)
09. Crackazat - Life Is (Original Mix)
10. Crackazat - Spirit River (Original Mix)