Bergerhaus Groove Collection #2: Classic House Reclaims Its Throne
Bergerhaus returns with the second instalment of its acclaimed Groove Collection, a ten-track selection that maps out an impeccable sonic vision of house music at its most celebratory and organic. If the first edition set the tone, this follow-up consolidates a clear editorial identity: deep grooves, soulful vocals, and production that honours the Chicago legacy without sacrificing the modern energy of today's European dancefloors.
Tracklist Breakdown
The collection opens in fine form with O'Flynn's «Fara (Extended Mix)», a 128 BPM cut that layers melodic textures over a textbook percussive foundation. The British producer reaffirms here why his releases — across labels like Running Back — generate such consistent anticipation. Yes Boone then dials back to 125 BPM with «All I Really Want», offering a more intimate house experience built around a fat bassline and a recessed piano motif — ideal mid-set material.
The collection's emotional core arrives with two standout moments: the Romeo Louisa Extended Remix of «Testify» (Jay Williams & Urban Blues Project) delivers six minutes of genuine gospel-house with a vocal that commands the room, while Sophia Guerrero's «I Am Telling You» sustains an emotional tension that few contemporary producers can maintain across five-plus minutes.
Mark Knight's double appearance is a statement in itself. «My Tribute To House» with Francesco Capodaglio is precisely what it promises — a sincere homage to the genre's roots — while «Clap Your Hands» with Wh0 at 127 BPM is pure peak-hour ammunition for the 4 AM slot.
Collection Highlights
- «Love's Theme» – Groove Armada: The Bristol veterans deliver one of their most nostalgic and effective moments in years. At 124 BPM, the track recaptures the warm lounge-house spirit of their golden era.
- «Shined On Me» – Paul Richard & ESSEL: Layered vocals, shimmering synths, and a relentless 127 BPM groove. One of the collection's finest discoveries.
- «Good Time» – Trace (UZ): The tracklist's wildcard. Best known in bass music circles, UZ proves his versatility with this lean, efficient house cut.
- «Like A Fire» – Johan S & Stephan Duy: A fitting closer at 128 BPM, with rising arpeggios over an unrelenting percussion bed.
Taken as a whole, Bergerhaus Groove Collection #2 is one of the year's most cohesive house compilations — focused, respectful of the genre's heritage, and utterly convincing on the dancefloor.
