Over thirty years since their debut single on XL Recordings, Liquid’s legacy is clear. In 1992, Richard Russell made his first signing to XL with Liquid, who debuted on the label with ‘Sweet Harmony’, an anthemic track that has become one of the most iconic dance songs of all time and remains a staple on dancefloors worldwide.
Liquid went on to release five EPs and one album on the label, including the beloved Future Music EP and Liquid Love EP. The latter, originally released in 1994, features the classic title track along with two additional tracks: ‘Interference,’ which leans into trip-hop and captures the quintessential mid-90s sound, and ‘Liquid is Liquid (Red Jerry’s Epic Journey Into Dub),’ an eleven-minute dub-house exploration. Other releases included One Love Family, Closer and Time To Get Up – notable for its Liquid House Mix that perfectly marries breaks and house, earning its place on numerous iconic 90s mixes, including Paul Oakenfold’s 1993 set at Soak in Leeds. These projects have been unavailable to a new generation of ravers, as they were only released in physical format – until now.
Starting 31 January 2025, XL began a month-long digital release of Liquid’s catalogue on the label. Each week through February, one of Liquid’s beloved releases has been made available digitally, culminating with the worldwide digital release of ‘Closer’. This reissue campaign celebrates Liquid’s legacy and highlights their influence during one of dance music’s golden eras.
Listen / download Liquid Love reissues here.
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