There’s a much better use of a drop in this one – new and interesting and overall it’s a very fine track. ‘Shenanigans’ continues with the typical Berry sound, and in this sense is the strongest of the release this could well become another of his best-known anthems. Towards the end there are also some surprising dubstep inspired wobbles – a curious development. There’s a huge build to the drop, which feels like it’s going to add more than it eventually does though – the continuing tune essentially stays the same once it kicks back in, although it does remains strong. ‘Murder in the Moonlight’ is another classic Jamie Berry piece, with some great instrumental samples – some real highlights. By this point, what’s noticeable as well is that all the songs manage to get even better as they progress. It’s still very evidently a dance piece though – Berry has certainly put his stamp on it.
This flowy feeling continues into ‘Something in the Air’, with a trip hop-esque infuence, reminiscent of Boogie Belgique, or Mr Woox.
#JAMIE BERRY SWING IT PLUS#
You can never go far wrong with a Cab Calloway vocal and we have a solid beat – plus the synth lines towards the end are beautifully flowing. The bedroom shuffle dancers whom Jamie Berry tends to attract will be very happy – and it will too be appreciated by everyone from lindy hoppers to ravers. ‘The Mountain’ is then a lot more upbeat, energetic, and most of all – dancey. Perhaps an unusual way to start, but maybe appropriate – in that it’s carrying on from the adventurousness of his last EP. There are some nice production effects here nothing is too overbearing, and it’s all very subtle. This is characteristic-sounding Berry, but slowed-down. The first track is ‘Mockingbird’, which begins with some classic vintage samples, before developing into a leisurely, downbeat, minimal arrangement, eventually emerging as a big brassy beat. With every new collection, Berry manages to demonstrate his continued ability to create songs with fantastic potential for success, and this new EP is certainly no exception. Now, only three months later, another EP – Prohibition – has been released, highlighting yet again Berry’s considerable contributions to the electro swing scene.
#JAMIE BERRY SWING IT FULL#
Last October, Berry put out Light up the Night, his second full length album, and just in June he released The Stampede. And as of late, he has been working hard. One thing that no one could deny about Jamie Berry is that the man is consistent. Review: Jamie Berry – Prohibition EP by Chris Swinglis
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