Nursery1 by John S Parker & Paul Youx: A House Gem That Still Kicks
Let’s get one thing straight—sometimes an album sneaks up on you when you least expect it. Nursery1, the 2014 brainchild of John S Parker and Paul Youx, is exactly that kind of record. Released under Nuphuture Traxx in France, this little slice of electronic heaven doesn’t just sit there; it grooves, bumps, and occasionally makes your eyebrows do a happy dance.
First off, let’s talk about "Get Flurried." If I had to pick one track from this collection that stuck with me like gum on a summer sidewalk, it’d be this banger. It starts off all smooth, almost like someone whispering secrets into your ear at 3 AM. But then BAM—it flips into this relentless house beat that feels like being pulled into a neon-lit vortex. The synths are sharp but not too flashy, and there’s this low-end rumble that keeps everything grounded (or maybe I mean bass-heavy?). Honestly, “Get Flurried” reminds me of those moments where you’re dancing alone in your room, pretending no one’s watching, except somehow everyone is watching because you forgot to close the blinds. Awkward? Sure. Awesome? Absolutely.
Then we’ve got “Grab Your Sax.” Now, before you roll your eyes thinking, “Oh great, another sax-infused EDM cliché,” hold up. This isn’t some cheesy attempt to slap jazz onto a house track for clout. Nope, this thing has soul. The sax lines weave in and out like they’re having their own private conversation with the kick drum, while the rest of the instruments nod along politely. There’s something raw and unpolished here, which is weirdly refreshing. Like, yeah, the production could’ve been cleaner, but who cares? It’s got character, man. Character!
What really nails it for me is how Nursery1 avoids taking itself too seriously. It’s playful without being childish, clever without trying too hard. You can tell these guys weren’t aiming for perfection—they were chasing vibes. And honestly? Sometimes vibes matter more than precision.
So, as I sit here typing away, listening to “Get Flurried” loop for the hundredth time, I can’t help but think… why don’t more albums sound like this anymore? Maybe it’s nostalgia talking, or maybe it’s just the fact that good house music never truly goes out of style. Either way, if you stumble across Nursery1 in some dusty corner of Spotify or Bandcamp, give it a spin. Who knows? It might just remind you what it feels like to lose yourself in a beat—and find yourself again somewhere between the sax solos and synth stabs.
P.S. Just don’t blame me if you end up flailing around your living room like a loon.
