'Disco Italia' serves up some essential Italo Disco

Posted by Ben Gomori at 30/03/2009 12:23:44

Compiled by Stevie Kotey (Bearfunk Records)

Label: Strut RecordsRelease date: 23rd JUNE 2008 

Compiled by Stevie Kotey of Chicken Lips, Disco Italia: The Essential Italo Disco Classics 1977 - 1985 takes a look back at the massively influential Italian movement, spawned by legends like Donna Summer producer Giorgio Moroder. It's essential listening for fans of Lindstrøm, Prins Thomas, Aeroplane or even LCD Soundsystem.

A booklet containing rare photos, original sleeve artwork and extended notes by Bill Brewster is also included. It's out on June 23rd through Strut.
 
Tracklist:
1. Five Letters – The Kee Tha Tha 5.30
2. Kasso – Brazilian Dancer (DJ version) 4.42
3. Number One Ensemble – Flor De Coca 5.40
4. Kano – Now Baby Now (Kotey Edit) 5.39
5. Freddy The Flying Dutchman & The Sistina Band – Wojtyla Disco Dance (Parte 1) 7.07
6. D.D. Sound – Burning Love (Kotey Edit) 5.30
7. Revanche – 1979 It’s Dancing Time (8.26
8. Red Dragon Band – Let Me Be Your Radio (Part 1) 5.37
9. Rainbow Team – Dreaming 4.12
10. Easy Going – Do It Again 8.07
11. Tullio De Piscopo – E Fatto E Sorde! E? (Money Money) (Maxessa Edit) 5.06
12. Valentine – Tina Are You Ready (Instrumental) 5.15
 

www.strut-records.com/discoitalia  
  
 

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