The Shapeshifters’ are mostly synonymous with their hugely popular balearicy anthem of 2002 ‘Lola’s Theme’, which despite being heavily overplayed, was an undeniable floor filler, and when aired today, generates happy clubbing memories. These days the boys (Max and Simon) are signed to Defected and have been spending muchos time toiling in the studio. They are on fine form and still clearly have what it takes to shake shit up.

A journey over 3 CDs, this is possibly Defected’s pioneering release of 2008. CD1 holds a classic, warm house flavour throughout, while also airing the boy’s passion for that deep underground sound. Productions from Mike Monday (‘I Dream of Ducks’) plus Danzim and Haze (‘Strike’) are total audio gold. CD2 will keep you smiling still, and picks up the pace a bit with a pleasing re-mixed retrospective of classic dance tracks from the last decade.

CD3 is the icing and cherries on top of the cake, and in adding a CD with this content, speaks volumes as to why Defected Records have stayed at the head of their game since day dot. Opening with Al Green’s ‘Look What you have done to me’ and dropping in other jems such as Adamski’s ‘Killer’, Tears for Fears’ Head Over Heels’ plus Frankie Knuckles’ all time favourite ‘Tears’, the final CD is a much welcomed surprise. For anyone who is truly passionate about house music, but more importantly doesn’t put their musical tastes into one box, this compilation is a must have!