Haçienda Records is proud to make available its debut release, the “Summer 88 EP” by Man Ray which sees Hooky and production partner Phil Murphy indulge their passions for acid house, paying homage to the sound of the early days of Acid.

Originally produced as the opening tracks to 2009’s “Haçienda Acid House Classics” album, both tracks have been extended and reworked from these versions for the new EP.

Using analogue technology to recreate precisely the sounds of summer of ’88, a mixture of classic Roland synths and drum machines were employed to simulate the early acid house vibes with samples only being used for sound effects.

Opening track, “We’re On It” presents itself as a twisting, laid back groove, permeated with references to early Detroit and Chicago, Larry Heard, Mr Fingers and the classic exponents of the lighter side of acid. With Hooky chatting over the vocal version.

Second track, “Ways Of Making Music” continues with Hooky’s voice over mixing classic breakbeats, sirens and a dancefloor shaking electro bass.