Machine / There But For The Grace Of God Go I (Moplen Remixes)

Artist: Machine Title: There But For The Grace Of God Go I (Moplen Remixes)Label: UnidiscCat.#: SPEC1886Format: 12" VinylCountry: CanadaReleased: 2024Style: DiscoTrack Listing:DJ Moplen has outdone himself with this reimagining of Machine’s disco classic. Sticking purely to elements from the original, he’s managed to completely redesign the song, starting with an extended version of the soulful piano intro. Punching up the kick drums and handclaps moves the track into house territory, complemented by a funky guitar riff that was completely buried in the original. When the bass enters front and center Moplen practically forces you to the dancefloor, leaving you vulnerable to August Darnell’s controversial lyrics. Fresh from a career-making start with Dr. Buzzard’s Original Savannah Band, lyricist/vocalist Darnell’s collaboration here with Machine was only months from his next incarnation as Kid Creole. Just like those groups, Darnell here fills his song with the politics of race, religi