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ROBERT OWENS

'Bring Down The Walls'

Originally released 1986

This reissue released 2014

Bring Down The Walls

Bring Down The Walls (Dub)

Bring Down The Walls (Inst.)

Robert Owens classic from 1986 - produced by Larry Heard/Mr. Fingers.

TRAX REISSUES 1986 BURNER FROM CHICAGO HOUSE LEGEND ROBERT OWENS.With the classic warehouse production from Larry Heard, the sparse vocals sit nicely atop the Mr. Fingers bass line. It all rounds out to make a quintessential early house track. No extra bells and whistles - just raw, wall shaking grooves. The flip side also comes at you strong with the sleazy spoken vocal on the dub along with the aggressive instrumental mix. If you’re looking to get the dance floor sweaty…this is the look.

No other male voice epitomises the sound of early Chicago house like that of Robert Owens. His vocals were not only among the first to be featured on house music, from 1986 on labels such as Trax, Underground, DJ International and Alleviated Records, but they have stood the test of time. He has appeared on so many records considered to be bona fide classics that almost no other male voice in the history of house music, great singers though they may be, can come close to equalling his achievements.

 This reissue 12" is brand new but not sealed.