Don Carlos – Mediterraneo

If you’re a fan of ‘dream house’ – that immensely colourful, loved-up take on deep house pioneered by Italian producers at the turn of the 90s – then you may already know Don Carlos’ Mediterraneo, a 1992 mini-album that contains one of the most celebrated (and, we will add, inspired) tracks produced in the period. We’re talking about the undulating melodies, saucer-eyed chords and shuffling beats of ‘Re-Mida Overture’, of course, and as this timely reissue proves, there’s plenty more to get excited about across the six-track set, including two takes on ‘Play It Again’ (a sunrise-ready ‘Underground’ version that’s as deep as they come, and the lusciously emotive ‘Paradise’ mix), and the simply gorgeous, life-affirming title track – a cut just tailor-made for open-air dances and beachside festivals.