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2017 reissue, 12″, Alleviated Records.
First released during the Chicago house boom of 1987, “I’m Strong” remains one of the greatest Fingers Inc collaborations between Larry Heard and Robert Owens. This reissue on Heard’s own Alleviated imprint draws together the two most essential versions of the track. On the A-side, you’ll find Heard’s instrumental version – an intoxicating blend of layered, delay-laden drum machine percussion, looped organ stabs and alien electronics. Owens comes to the fore on the flipside House Remix, laying down one of his most iconic vocal performances – a mixture of soulful singing and atmospheric speech – over one of Heard’s most distinctive productions. – Juno
