Hercules & Love Affair launch Renaissance’s brand new compilation series – Sidetracked…

"Sidetracked has been developed to show the other side of bands from the electronic genre who can, and do, DJ,” says Renaissance Geoff Oakes, ”It's an opportunity to offer a diverse, unique series, which makes Hercules & Love Affair the more than perfect choice to kick-start matters."

Hercules’, aka Andy Butler, self-titled album on DFA wowed critics and music fans across the board in 2008 with tracks such as ‘Blind’ and ‘You Belong’. Their soulful blend of disco-inspired songs provided the perfect soundtrack to summer. A year on, ‘Sidetracked’ arrives just in time for those demanding a similar musical fix…

Andy honed his craft DJing at various underground parties in New York, so returning to the decks was a very natural step for him. He’s used the comp’ to showcase a broad sweep of classic house and disco, plus a brand new Hercules’ exclusive. Says Andy, “I am excited by this compilation to realize two ends: it’s a slamming mix with tracks that have historically made me freak out in the club, along with new productions - including my Hercules & Love Affair exclusive.”

The compilation will come as a 2-disc set: mixed and specially re-mastered unmixed format

Hercules & Love Affair – Sidetracked is out 13th July 2009

CD ONE – MIXED

1.            WestBam - And Party
2.            Sax – No Pares (Don’t Stop)
3.            Hercules & Love Affair – I Can’t Wait
4.            In Flagranti – I Never Screwed Around Before
5.            Dubwise – Hold me Real Tight
6.            Fax Yourself – Sunshine
7.            Todd Terry Project – Weekend
8.            Daniel Wang – Zola Has Landed
9.            Rhythm Masters – Oh Oh Why
10.          Los Kings Del Mambo – Studio X
11.          Dr. Buzzards Original Savannah Band – I’ll Play The Fool
12.          Ray Martinez Jnr – Lady of the Night
13.          Gino Soccio – Dream On
14.           Rainbow Team – Dreaming


CD TWO – UNMIXED & RE-MASTERED

1.        Westbam – And Party
2.            In Flagranti – I Never Screwed Around Before
3.            Dubwise – Hold me Real Tight
4.            Fax Yourself – Sunshine
5.            Todd Terry Project – Weekend
6.         Daniel Wang – Zola Has Landed
7.            Los Kings Del Mambo – Studio X
8.            Dr. Buzzards Original Savannah Band – I’ll Play The Fool
9.            Ray Martinez Jnr – Lady of the Night
10.          Gino Soccio – Dream On
11.           Rainbow Team – Dreaming