The MFA - Oranges And Lemons

  • A legendary prog house duo return and land with a thud.
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  • Any prog fan worth their salt will get chills thinking about The MFA's "The Difference It Makes," one of the definitive progressive house tracks that began one of the definitive mix CDs. The short-lived duo were masters of melody both soaring and world-weary, and their songs carried a universal spirit that outlived the appeal of the often chagrined genre they spawned from. So what happened here? Their unexpected comeback—an exciting prospect—comprises overcooked bass and a stuttering sample of the arpeggiating synth line from Valley Of The Shadows (itself from a sample CD). Reusing classic motifs is one of dance music's greatest pleasures, but here it just feels uninspired, with none of the majesty or grandeur that made the duo famous.
  • Tracklist
      01. Oranges And Lemons
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