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Klein & M.B.O. - Dirty Talk - 28-Jul-08 10:17 AM
Made in Italy in 1982, 'Dirty Talk' is a bona fide proto-house classic that has been included in countless DJ mixes and compilation albums.

The wiggin' drum machine, sexy vocals, funky bassline and dark edge all fuse together to create a sound that became a hit in the States, and a template for the house music sound that in 1982 was still in its infancy.

With four different versions to choose from the original 12" has listeners spoilt for choice, but you simply cannot pass up the 'USA Connection' version, which is a guaranteed 11 minutes of aural perfection.

Kris Tallow - Mister J - 28-Jul-08 09:34 AM
Obscure Italo Disco release that is based on (or at least inspired by) the 1984 C64 game 'Impossible Mission'. The following quotes that can be heard in the song are sampled directly from the video game:

"Another visitor. Stay awhile... staaaaay FOREVER!"
"Destroy him, my robots!"
"NO! NO! NO!"

This, in my opinion, is a production that cannot be praised highly enough. Most of the song has an eerie and haunting feel to it, until the chorus blasts the listener to a completely differently level with its energetic vocals, rolling synthesizer and fascinating chord progression.

10/10

Houdini - Houdini - 13-Nov-06 02:03 AM
Braincloud is a fantastic track. It was big at raves in Melbourne around 1995-96. I actually heard this at my first rave and the tune was still in my head the next day. A real underground dance gem, released shortly before progressive trance went mainstream.

The track begins with some sweeping synth-strings and some nice vocal sampling of Bjork. Then the main hook begins, followed by the bassline, and your journey is underway. After the first breakdown, the melody takes you deeper and there are one or two chord changes that are just divine.

The great thing about this track is that it isn't overdone. It's perfectly built up, with just the right touches in just the right places. Also, considering the era in which this track was produced, the instruments are masterfully tuned. This should sound futuristic for years to come.

The other tracks on the EP are also of a very high quality. Considering how rare it is, snap this up immediately if you get the chance!

Mental Cube - Chile Of The Bass Generation - 06-Nov-06 03:03 AM

The track Q is a pure old-school rave classic. Synth and high-frequencies give it a beautiful, futuristic feel, which still sounds fresh today. Also, some wigged out work on the drum machine makes it perfect to dance to.

UNTOUCHABLE.

Booka Shade - Movements - 06-Nov-06 01:54 AM
Contains the album version of In White Rooms, which is the best version of this killer track in my opinion, and not found on either Vinyl One or Vinyl Two.

Minimal house with a heavy beat and clicks to keep you moving. A combination of soft vocals and a nice modern disco tip builds the track up to create one of the finest moments of dance music in 2006. Awesome.

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