In the Light

The French electronica group Shazz explores deep house on IN THE LIGHT, which features "Fallin' In Love" and a version of Sade's "Nothing Can Come Between Us."
Another volley of fine French house, with the majors' interest in Shazz raised in the acclaim which followed the release of his eponymously titled debut long-player for U.K. proponents of audio couture, Distance. With close to ten years of recording behind him for respected labels that have included F Communications and Yellow, the change of employer has had little effect on Shazz's slick musical menagerie in an album which drifts easily between authentic disco through sly, wah-wahed funk and deep house. An array of vocalists add further sparkle to some enjoyable instrumentals, live percussion, and some well-thought-out string arrangements, enriching one of the more well-rounded Gaillic dance albums. ~ Kingsley Marshall