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D Marc Cantu is a don when it comes to warm, rich synth-laden house and techno, with a sprinkling of electro sprinkled over his approach for good measure. Now he comes to Altered Moods with an album that finds him in a particularly mellow mood, not least on sultry opener -Always On My Mind-. There s space for experimentation, as the offbeat snare patter of -Blanket Statement- demonstrates, but by and large this is all about undulating house delights. -Mozaic- is a particular highlight with its captivating synth design and dreamy demeanour, while -SteamFunk- revels in skippy broken beats that flirt with twinkling leads and lashings of delayed bass. Plenty varied but consistent in tone, this is a damn fine album from a seasoned pro.