[vinyl] Desolat X-Sampler (Blue)

Specs:

Artist(s): Loco Dice, Martin Buttrich, Premiesku, Guti, Audiofly, Yaya, Dj Sneak, Franck Roger
Name: Desolat X-Sampler (Blue)
Genre: techno, tech-house, house
Label: Desolat 
Catalog: DESOLAT 015
No. of vinyls: 2
Type: normal

Tracklist:

A1: Martin Buttrich - Roads
A2: Livio & Roby - Rai Root
B1: Guti & Audiofly - Speechless Theory 11
B2: Yaya - Talk to your Heart
C1: Loco Dice - Don't Make Signal
C2: Franck Roger  -  Egotrippin
D1: Premiesku - Garey
D2: Dj Sneak - No Challenge


 Opinion:

If you missed the review for the red sampler, that appeared one year ahead of the blue compilation, you can find it here. This is the second Christmas present from Desolat, that appeared just a few months ago in the stores. Most of the people from the previous sampler are present (except for tINI), and a good news is that the vinyls are filled with 8 tracks instead of 6 (remember how I complained because of the unused space). So my dream came true, with the help of Dj Sneak, Audiofly and Franck Roger. Another good thing is that Livio & Roby have 2 tracks on this LP (one released under their other name, Premiesku, the name of the project created by them and George G).

[vinyl] Kollektiv Turmstrasse - Luechtoorn

Specs:

Artist(s): Kollektiv Turmstrasse; remix by Dominik Eulberg
Name: Luechtoorn
Genre: techno, tech-house
Label: Musik Gewinnt Freunde
Catalog: MGF 010
No. of vinyls: 1
Type: normal

Tracklist:

A:		Luechtoorn (Original)
B:		Luechtoorn (Dominik Eulberg Remix)

Opinion:

Remember my review of Holunderbaum EP (found here)? There I said, and I quote: "Nico & Christian produce is, in my opinion, the most "sentimental" type of techno around". And I was refering especially to the sound of the Herz aus Hotz Mix. The same sound can be found on the original mix of Luechtoorn.

[vinyl] Dj. T - Time Out

Specs:

Artist(s): Dj. T
Name: Time Out
Genre: house, electro
Label: Get Physical
Catalog: GPM 017
No. of vinyls: 1
Type: normal

Tracklist:

A1: Time Out (Original)
A2: Time Out (Random Factor Mix)
B:   Time Out (Acid Dub)

Opinion:

Dj. T a.k.a. Thomas Koch is a great producer. Also a great dj. Also a great club and label owner. And not to mention jurnalist and producer. Having over 20 years in the field of music, Thomas uses on this EP an old italo house track and transforms it into modern electronic music.

[vinyl] Jeff Mills - Our Man from Havana

Specs:


Artist(s): Jeff Mills
Name: Our Man from Havana
Genre: techno
Label: Purpose Maker
Catalog: PM-004
No. of vinyls: 1
Type: normal


Tracklist:

A1: The Fly Guy
A2: Calypso High
B1: Cubango
B2: Sugar Is Sweeter

Opinion:

This is a classic record (1997) made by a classic dj. Jeff Mills is a living legend, having legendary skills both at djing (up to 70 tracks mixed in one hour, and on vinyl records) and production, releasing detroit techno tracks at his own labels (Axis and Purpose Maker). He is a classy kind of guy, that`s because he embraces tightly the analog art of mixing and doing music. And to some, this approach (especially when creating music) and his detroit style genre may seem rough, inexpressive and even hurtful for the ears. But to me, his tracks represent a work of a genius, released from the true core of electronic music. More electronic than that you just cannot get.

[vinyl] Sis - La Garua

Specs:

Artist(s): Sis
Name: La Garua
Genre: tech-house, techno
Label: Cecille
Catalog: CEC002-6
No. of vinyls: 1
Type: normal

Tracklist:

A: Orgsa
B1: Lesh (Inchi&Maya)
B2: Can Bando

Opinion:

One thing is for sure: Sis knows how to rock the dancefloor. I saw him 2 times in my clubbing-life and I always had a very good time at the parties where he was invited to present his live act. Being supported by people like Ricardo Villalobos, Loco Dice, Luciano and Audiofly, he dropped this bomb EP at Cecille Records.

[CD] Above & Beyond pres. Oceanlab - Sirens of the Sea Remixed

Specs:

Artist(s): Oceanlab (Above & Beyond + Justine Suissa); remixes by Jaytech, Michael Cassette, Andy Duguid, Gareth Emery, Lange, Oliver Smith, Andrew Bayer, Myon & Shane 54, 16 Bit Lolitas, Sonorus, Dudernstadt, Armin van Buuren, Ferry Corsten, Signum
Name: Sirens of the Sea Remixed
Genre: trance
Label: Anjunabeats
Catalog: ANJCD013
No. of CDs: 2
Type: compilation

Tracklist:

1-01 If I Could Fly (Jaytech Remix)
1-02 Come Home (Michael Cassette Remix)
1-03 On The Beach (Andy Duguid Remix)
1-04 Lonely Girl (Gareth Emery Remix)
1-05 On A Good Day (Above & Beyond Club Mix)
1-06 I Am What I Am (Lange Remix)
1-07 Breaking Ties (Above & Beyond Analogue Haven Mix)
1-08 Miracle (Above & Beyond Club Mix)
1-09 Ashes (Oliver Smith Remix)
1-10 Sirens Of The Sea (Above & Beyond Club Mix)

2-01 Secret (Andrew Bayer Remix)
2-02 Just Listen (Myon & Shane 54 Remix)
2-03 On A Good Day (16 Bit Lolita's Remix)
2-04 Miracle (Michael Cassette Remix)
2-05 Sirens Of The Sea (Sonorous Remix)
2-06 Breaking Ties (Duderstadt Remix)
2-07 Satellite (Original Above & Beyond Mix)
2-08 Sky Falls Down (Armin van Buuren Remix)
2-09 Clear Blue Water (Ferry Corsten Remix)
2-10 Beautiful Together (Signum Remix)

Opinion:

I have chosen this compilation to mark my first CD review on the blog for various reasons...

[vinyl] Nick Curly - Series 1.3

Specs:

Artist(s): Nick Curly
Name: Series 1.3
Genre: tech-house
Label: Cecille
Catalog: CEC013
No. of vinyls: 1
Type: normal

Tracklist:

A: Bulgaria
B: Ak()n


Opinion:

Series 1.x is the name of (guess what??) a series of 3 EP`s released by Nick Curly on Cecille Records. The last installment features my favorite track from this artist, namely Bulgaria. The second track, Ak()n is very good also, maintaining the flawless style of Curly`s tech-house...