Hed Kandi: Winter 2004 the Mix / Various

Mark doyle did it again. First time hearing this 3 cd set and my gosh. No words. Absolutelt beautiful from start to finish. This is the type of house music that we trulymiss. A europhic wave of nostalgia hit me. Especially with the “Sunshine Thru” song which was my favorite. Wish there were more Winter Mix cds like this. Became a Top 5 favorite of Hed Kandi history immediately. Purchase. Funny thing is I really dont know if I felt at a tropical location or a New years ballroom where it is absolutely cold. Either way, this album sets the temperature through the roof!!!!!!!

Believe it, or not, but there was a time when Hed Kandi produced worthwhile, well-mixed compilations! This one is a remnant of one of the last good mixes put together before Ministry of Sound bought them over and turned them into commercial, non-substantial trash. In this mix they have found an ideal equilibrium of 3 different house music styles, suitable for so many different moods. It's a pleasant reminder of how house music ought to be, so look no further if you need a workout mix, cleaning mix, party mix, driving, etc!

I came across one of the tracks from this cd on Pandora and promptly ordered it from Amazon.com. I love it! I'm able to escape to an entirely different universe while listening to this music. Ideal for walking and also when I'm burning up the cardio during workouts. Definitely going to investigate other work from this brand ... awesome 21st century music!

Another mixed compilation from Hed Kandi (their third). Songs that are sure to get you moving this Winter! There are three cds, each with a different theme. Disc one is Winter Beach, songs that are sundrenched and will transport you to that warm place known as summer. So really it's the Beach House CD of the collection. Highlights include Bonnie Bailey "Safe", Richard F feat Samantha Stock "Let The Sunshine Thru", Lisa Shaw "Let It Ride" and more.Disc two is the Disco Heaven mix. The songs will have you throwing your hands in the air and grooving to the soulful vocals and beats. Highlights include a nice cover of Fleetwood Mac's "Everywhere" served up by LnM Projekt feat Bonnie Bailey, Steve Anders Vs. Andrea T. Mendoza on "Can't Fake It", Soul Theory's "Drama", Peyton's "Keep The Faith", and more.Disc three is the Twisted Disco mix, which has become one of my favorite compilations from the label. The mix is a little dirtier and funkier than the first two discs, making for some really egdy house music! Highlights include Eric Kupper and The Barrow Gang and Bonnie Bailey on "I Want Kandi", Dirty Vegas' "Walk into The Sun", Armand Van Helden "My My My", Breaker J's "Higher STate of Consciousness" and more.Overall a nice preview of what's to come from Hed Kandi, and fans will definately want to pick this one up!