SHORT TERM GOALS by BALTRA

Baltra has been plying his trade for a few years now, dealing in a distinctly retro brand of house music that could easily pass for a forgotten Chicago cut were it not for subtle touches of advanced production tucked away in the mix. On this single for Tape Throb, the warbling synth tones of "Up 2 You" sound like a perfect fit for the label, while "Twist Of Fate" smooths things out a more melancholic mood atop a classic jack beat. "Feds Watching" strains under a cloud of grit that adds to the backwards glancing vibe of the record, while "Dis Aura" opts for a marginally more modern approach spelt out by the plush polysynth tones that pulse throughout.