Not a popular opinion but I think I preferred the first Lost & Found EP to Spaces & Places, the full-length LP from Kerri Chandler released later in 2022. The second volume of archival material dropped in March and it’s an eclectic mix of jazz-influenced, soulful, dubby masterworks from what must be the most valuable vault of any producer in house music.
“Fluff Rehab” leads with a dubbed out jazz vibe. I’ve always assumed that whatever techniques anyone uses would be easily copied by others, but I’ve yet to hear anyone that makes their drums vibrate like Kerri does — like a tuning fork held right up against your ear.
“What If” is an amazing jam. It’s early but this one of my favorite tracks of the year, with an fuzzy bassline that rolls like the floor is giving way beneath it. Kerri takes the vocals on the soulful lament “Who Are You” and the EP closes with a best-in-breed funk’n’brass shakedown called “Dem Joy Ride.” Best in show.
Kerri Chandler: Lost & Found Vol 2 (Kaoz Theory / March 2023)
A1. Kerri Chandler: Fluff Rehab
A2. Kerri Chandler: What If
B1. Kerri Chandler: Who Are You (Main Vox)
B2. Kerri Chandler: Dem Joy Ride
⚪️ Disclosure Statement: This record was submitted as a promo.
Previous Coverage:
Kerri Chandler drags some Lost & Found tracks from the vault (2022)
Kerri Chandler Remixes Lea Lisa on The Legacy (2019)
Judy Russell Is At Peace (2019)
Kerri Chandler: Checkmate (2017)
5 Mag Love! Kerri Chandler in the New Issue of 5 Magazine (2016)
Kerri Chandler Interview (2007)
The High Life: This was originally published in 5 Mag Issue #205 featuring Orlando Voorn, Mira Ló, Victor Simonelli, Carly Wilford, Maxime Dangles, Turbojazz and more. Help keep our vibe alive and our shine bright by becoming a member for $2/month and get every issue in your inbox right away!
