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Dreams
Artist
Shawn Pittman
ReleaseProduct
Dreams
Label
Dark Entries Records
Catalogue Number
DE-288
Release Date
June 3, 2022

  • Vinyl EP

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    DE-288

    • Replica sleeve
    • 2-sided postcard included

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Press Release

Dark Entries presents a reissue of Shawn Pittman’s 1989 Dreams, an obscure and highly sought-after private press gem produced and written by Art Forest. An undersung figure in the development of the late 80’s Detroit techno sound, Forest collaborated with, produced, or penned material for many of the key players in the movement, including Inner City, Suburban Knight, and the Belleville Three themselves (on Kreem’s “Triangle of Love”). This reissue gives Forest’s own productions some shine while providing a thrill for both dancers and collectors.

Dreams features two songs, both written and produced by Art Forest and featuring Shawn Pittman on vocals. The A-side contains two mixes of “Dreams”, a smooth R&B/modern soul number driven by Pittman’s vocal. While the song is undeniably radio-friendly, it contains some of the hallmarks of the Detroit techno sound – sparse arrangement, lush reverb, and booming bass. On the B-side, we are treated to two different versions of the clubbier “I’m Losing Control”. The original mix leans towards boogie/freestyle, with syncopated 909 beats and sassy synth vamps, and wouldn’t sound out of place next to Forest’s work with Inner City. The Extended-Bass-ment Club Mix strips things down and dubs them out, leaving us with shards of bass synth, brooding strings, and Pittman’s vocals eerily warped to the edge of recognition; a perfect late-night warehouse anthem.

All songs were remastered by George Horn at Fantasy Studios. The sleeve is a replica of the original cover art. Also included is a 2-sided postcard with lyrics and photos of Art.

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Digital Tracklist

  1. 1 Dreams 5:35 Buy

    Dreams

  2. 2 Dreams (Remix Version) 5:25 Buy

    Dreams (Remix Version)

  3. 3 I'm Losing Control 5:06 Buy

    I'm Losing Control

  4. 4 I'm Losing Control (Extended Bass-ment Club Mix) 8:00 Buy

    I'm Losing Control (Extended Bass-ment Club Mix)

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