The Balearic Sound Of...

Next instalment of the fantastic ‘Balearic Sound of...’ series of 12” compilations from Sunkissed Records. This time the focus falls on Linda Di Franco, one of the undisputed queens of the laidback Mediterranean scene in the early 80s. First up is the hard-to-find extended version of Balearic classic ‘TV Scene’. Oozing sultry summery sensuality and topped with some seriously soulful sax, this track is a perfect introduction to Linda’s cool sexy sound and makes it easy to understand why the original 12” is so in-demand. No less impressive is her gloriously dreamy take on Dusty Springfield’s ‘Look Of Love’ which follows. On the flip we get the extended 12” mix of ‘My Boss’, highly sought after since being one of the standouts on DJ Harvey’s cult Sarcastic mix. And lastly, under-rated album track ‘Stay’, a balmy funk groover given extra sizzle from Ms Di Franco’s trademark X-rated breathy vocal performance. A wonderful collection of Balearic moments not to be missed.