Already Tresor were beginning to shift towards the dark/percussive/minimal/schranz style they now consistently release here in the naughties. But with Tresor Kompilation 3 we get selections of techno in all forms. Ambient: Schizophrenia (here in its full version, Fehlmann sadly only included an edit on his Good Fridge Flowing album), Minimal: Maurizio's "Domina" (again here in its full 13 minute version, the MCD only has an 11 minute edit), bangin' schranz: DJ Hell Allerseelen (Jeff Mills Remix) and Beltram's "Ten Four", and some Detroit action with Blake Baxter's "Energizer".

Tresor 2 was more diverse, but 90% of the material here is strong enough that it doesn't matter. It's pretty hard to pick a standout as we have Sun Electric's wonderful Monolith (dark-melodica, no beats!), pared next to the heavenly Schizophrenia (why don't Fehlmann and Mauritz Von Oswald pair up again?!), AND a Maurizio cut. Basically if you have any interest in techno, and want to look into some compilations, this and Tresor 2 and 4 should be near the top of your list!! Best track = um... I DONT KNOW!!

For me this a definitive album as it came out around the same time as the first Tribal Gathering in this country. If anyone was at this party as i'm sure a few of you were you will know exactly what i mean when i say it really captured the mood of the Planet Cyberpunk tent where Hawtin , Mills et all lifted everybody up and pushed us all over the edge.Will never forget that and the first time i played this compilation.A great selection\collection of music for the moment.