It's good to see Zo Magik carrying on with what they helped create, and The Vertical Iris shows that they never really left. This is typically excellent work from Zo . The echoed rhythmic mid-tone acid layer propel the first cut along quite well. The second cut is a very crisply kicked houser with an excellent bassline and a topping composed of equal parts of bubbly keys and effected guitar. The vocals are poignant and tonally unique-qualities that I really like be they male or female.
Funk abounds underneath the angelic vocal treatment given the third cut.
The lazy bassline, gated strings and piano elevate the mix even higher. This is an admirable mix on an equally fine, diverse slab. By opening your ears and your minds you can truly make a positive impression on your dancefloor. The Royal Treatment Finally, an upbeat and accurate representation of San Francisco's groove-laden psychedelic DJ scene. Featuring hometown heroes such as the Hardkiss Bros. and Wade Hampton as remixers, as well as talented lesser-knows such as 9000 Drummers, this is a well rounded and entertaining collection.