Bring Back The Love: A Glimpse Into Kittball’s House Gem
If you’ve ever found yourself zoning out to the hypnotic thump of a kick drum or losing hours in the groove of something that feels equal parts soulful and mechanical, then Bring Back The Love by Tube & Berger vs K Sanders is probably your jam. Released back in 2011 under Germany’s Kittball Records, this album isn’t just another entry in the House and Tech House catalog—it’s a vibe machine with its own little quirks.
The title track, "Bring Back The Love (Extended Dub Version)", hits like a warm hug from an old friend who always smells faintly of cigarettes and good times. It’s got that unmistakable Tube & Berger touch—layered synths that feel both nostalgic and futuristic at once. You know those moments when you’re walking home late at night, headphones on, and suddenly everything clicks? That’s what this track does for me. The bassline rumbles along without ever getting too pushy, while these tiny vocal snippets float around like ghosts of parties past. Honestly, it’s one of those songs where you don’t even realize five minutes have passed because you’re too busy vibing.
Then there’s another cut—I won’t name it here because part of the fun is discovering it yourself—but let’s just say it slaps harder than most things labeled “Tech House” today. What sticks out is how raw it feels compared to the overproduced stuff flooding playlists now. There’s no shiny filter trying to make it sound cooler than it already is. Instead, it leans into grit and groove, leaving space for imperfections that somehow make it perfect. I remember spinning this one during a road trip last summer, windows down, wind messing up my hair, and thinking, "Yeah, THIS is why I love electronic music."
What makes Bring Back The Love stand out isn’t just the production quality (though, yeah, it’s stellar) but also the way it captures a moment in time. This was 2011, before everyone had access to bedroom studios and tutorials on YouTube. Back then, making music like this took guts, skill, and maybe a bit of luck. And yet, here we are a decade later, still pressing repeat.
Funny thing about albums like this—they remind us that dance music doesn’t need to reinvent itself every year to stay relevant. Sometimes, all it needs is a solid beat, a dash of emotion, and someone willing to press play. Oh, and if you’re wondering whether this album will change your life? Probably not. But it might just bring back some love—for music, for memories, or for whatever comes next.
So go ahead, hit shuffle. Let the Germans show you how it’s done.
