# Presence – Unreleased Stuff Vol. 1/2
Presence delivers a compelling collection of unreleased material with this 1996 Remote Records release, capturing the artist during a creatively fertile period in electronic music. This vinyl compilation represents previously shelved tracks that showcase the producer's refined approach to deep house and electronic production.
The album spans four sides of carefully curated grooves that balance introspective atmospherics with club-ready functionality. Opening with "Ain't Nothing Wrong," the release establishes its contemplative yet propulsive tone. "Don't Work" and "How To Live" further develop the meditative qualities central to Presence's vision, while "Bad Year" and "Roots @ S.F." inject regional flavor into the production palette. The standout "It's Not What It Was" provides a poignant closer that encapsulates the nostalgic undercurrent threading through the collection.
Released during the mid-1990s golden age of deep house experimentation, this compilation captures a moment when unreleased material held particular value among dedicated collectors. The production quality and sonic coherence suggest these tracks deserved official release, making this volume an essential acquisition for vinyl enthusiasts seeking substantive electronic music from this era. The Remote Records pressing ensures excellent sonic fidelity for discerning listeners.
