Jerky Teardrop 12”

The last few years have seen Nathan Melja really hit his stride, landing on such esteemed labels as Mister Saturday Night, Black Opal and Technicolour with an addictively weird update of the classic boxjam format. Now he steps up to inaugurate Dream Real with three slices of upfront deviant business for all the sleazy dancers out there.

There’s no arguing with the rubbery bass tones and perfectly processed vocals on the original mix of “Jerky Teardrop”, but there’s also the more wave-minded delights of the “Blue Mix” version of the track to suit more reflective situations. By way of contrast, “Places We Belong To” smooths out the mood on the B-side with a low riding slice of boogie that sports just a whiff of indie thrown in for good measure.