Listening to the opening bars of Booka Shade’s new album, the emotional effect is instantaneous. The gentle glide of the violin is accompanied by an electronic rhythm of rare elegance. This prelude whets the appetite for what’s to come, and prepares the ears for an attentive listening. It’s without a doubt a musical watermark for these two German artists, who have been feeding clubs their music for several years now. Their writing talent is undeniable and their energy is contagious. Following in the footsteps of Henrik Shwarz and Ame, Booka Shade have been acclaimed as the goldsmiths of a new strain of deep house. With a resolutely electro and digital edge, the duo’s music has a superlative sense of grace and finesse. Without forgetting dance, The Sun & The Neon Light displays vast musical capabilities as is seen in the highly addictive ‘Charlotte’ or ‘Psychameleon’. However, it would be a pity to divulge all the surprises stowed away in this beautiful album, it’s far better to let its immense charm work on you all by itself. BJ