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DJ and huge music lover. Most of my vinyl has not yet been added to Discogs collection. I have a lot of Lists to make and update but unfortunately at this point I logged off permanently from the online world. As a result, any attempts to contact me will go on deaf ears - please do not contact me. I hope my various lists and ratings will help you with your music search!



Nothing in my stated collection is available for sale or trade, as I've already sold or donated considerable portion of it with exception to a a bunch of nostalgic specials.

As a DJ, I play mostly TOP 40/rock/hip-hop and newest pop music, because that is what most people listen to and expect to hear in my area.

However, my most favourite, important and memorable years for music were 1987-1999. My Discogs collection and release ratings reflect my music taste more accurately. That is the kind of music I listen to on my own time. My Discogs collection consists mostly of CDs, and my record collection has not been added yet.

Music preference: 90s rock, old-school electronic music, for all the below genres of music stated, mostly circa 1975-2005.

My personal favourite music genres, music that I love the most (in that order):

Almost every style of house music (1984-2012): Italian, Funky, Hard, Progressive, Jazzy, Disco, Garage, Nu Disco, Deep House (mainly I am a fan of 1990s house);
Trance 1988-2005 (almost all styles of trance);
Techno / Detroit Techno (1984-1999) and music inspired by it (i.e. Joris Voorn, Funk D'Void, Steve Rachmad);
Eurodance / Euro House / Italodance (1988-1998);
Italo-Disco / Spacesynth / Underground Disco;
Ambient / New Age;
Drum 'N Bass (preferrably deep, jazzy, atmospheric);
Acid, Hardstyle / Hardcore / Gabber, Smooth Jazz / some Jazz.

Recent Activity

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Anixus* - The Anixus EP - Volume 1
posted a review of Anixus* - The Anixus EP - Volume 1. over 11 years ago
No reviews??? This is without a doubt the greatest house music EP of ALL TIME. Every track is special deep/garage/house jam laced with pure Italian talent and mind-boggling piano riffs. It can easily be mistaken for a 2013 deep house release! The... See full review
Michael Watford - Return Your Love To Me
posted a review of Michael Watford - Return Your Love To Me. over 11 years ago
One of the most powerful garage house classics of its time, with excellent vocals by the legend of the genre. Features excellent deep house and garage remixes by the talented trio of M.A.T.E., DJ Fresh and Soul Katz in addition to the priceless... See full review
Electronic System - Disco Machine
posted a comment on Electronic System - Disco Machine. over 12 years ago
One of the most amazing underground disco tracks I've ever had the pleasure of hearing - "Flight To Tokyo" and "Flight To Venus" - many years ahead of their time, either for italo-disco scene or for trance music. Exceptional and very seminal release.
Ahmad Jamal - Cry Young
posted a review of Ahmad Jamal - Cry Young. over 12 years ago
Ahmad Jamal made so much beautiful jazz music back in the day. The melodies touch your soul, cheer up on a dark day, the rhythms make you want to get up and dance. Occasional [female] vocals are present on many track, soothing and beautiful. Variety... See full review
Luke Slater - Love (Loved)
posted a comment on Luke Slater - Love (Loved). over 12 years ago
Great track, one of my favourites from Luke Slater. Recently, under bizarre circumstances, I realized that this track have some striking similarities to my favourite Second Wave detroit techno jam ("Missing Channel - Edge Of Infinity", 1992). Maybe... See full review
Earth Recordings
posted a review of Earth Recordings. over 12 years ago
If you don't count the "Hard Sell" release, this compact label entirely consists of releases of the highest order. Earth Recordings is a high quality early 1990s UK label featuring oldskool/hardcore sound, techno, house and deep house. Even the... See full review
Diamonds & Pearls - The Jewel EP
posted a review of Diamonds & Pearls - The Jewel EP. over 12 years ago
One of the best EPs from one of the most under-rated early 1990s Dutch techno-house labels, See Saw. Seriously, how can the average rating for this release be 3/5? The tracks are outstanding - programming is crisp! Great variety: piano house, deeeeep... See full review
Classic Man - Mellow / Love
posted a comment on Classic Man - Mellow / Love. over 12 years ago
This is one heck of an amazing deep house release by Mr. Wayne Gardiner. Deep, smooth, soothing tracks with occasional pads and even vocal samplers thrown in for good measure. House Music Paradise!
Metro Area - Metro Area 2
posted a comment on Metro Area - Metro Area 2. over 12 years ago
Hard to believe that Environ and Morgan Geist played such a key role in shaping the Nu Disco / Deep Disco sound. I frowned upon this stuff when it came out in 2000 as I was quite content with the Disco House scene at the time. Either the producers of... See full review
Rix-Thyna - Another Illusion
posted a review of Rix-Thyna - Another Illusion. over 12 years ago
What is Italodance? In one track, this is it. One of the most popular and most powerful italodance tracks, hands down. Pounding beat and infectious Italian rhythm, heart and soul of Italian Dance! 1995 - the year of Italodance.
Megatronic - Into The Fire
posted a comment on Megatronic - Into The Fire. over 12 years ago
Concerned about $100+ prices? Its not just eurodance, bud. Many electronic music genres from 1990s and beyond are experiencing this problem. Especially with limited editions. Speculators looking to make big bucks. Its ridiculous indeed, and thats many... See full review
Cinematic Travels - Ancient Future
posted a comment on Cinematic Travels - Ancient Future. over 12 years ago
This is more than just a deep house release by the legendary Ron Trent. The deep house tracks on this album were of no interest to me. Its the smooth, sexy, laid-back grooves that I really enjoyed. Food For Thought, Our Sunrise, Mojo Rising and Coming... See full review
Magic Touch (6) - I Can Feel The Heat
posted a comment on Magic Touch (6) - I Can Feel The Heat. over 12 years ago
Track B1 "Clubhouse" is lifted from the great piano classic "Club House - Deep In My Heart" (1991, Media Records - ITALY)
Disciples Of Annihilation - Industrial Power '9d4
posted a comment on Disciples Of Annihilation - Industrial Power '9d4. over 12 years ago
Whenever someone tells me they like Justin Bieber, I want to put headphones on that person's head and blast "Ya Mutha Part II (280bpm)" at full volume. Easily one of the greatest gabber-speedcore albums of all time. Dirty and full of expletives, fast,... See full review
Jovonn - House Ala Carte
posted a comment on Jovonn - House Ala Carte. over 12 years ago
Let me shatter some illusions here. I am a huge garage fan, but this release is absolutely terrible. It sounds too disco-ish at times - or too simple, repetitive and boring. Someone has elevated Jovonn to the status of a house legend, but to me there... See full review
Nico - Frontiers
posted a comment on Nico - Frontiers. over 12 years ago
Beautifully dark, deep and rhythmic release by Nico. The EP starts off with a rhythmic ambient Frontiers In The Dark (reminiscent to Heckmann's work), then progressively builds into trancier Hope and climaxing with the best track on the EP, a techno... See full review
L'll Louis - I'm Hot For You
posted a review of L'll Louis - I'm Hot For You. over 12 years ago
Many Canadians who listened to house music in 1990s can remember this popular anthem. It was all over the late-night airwaves and DJ's spun it in clubs where it sent crowds into a frenzy. The track skillfully samples three classics: vocals from Karen... See full review
Inner Sense (2) - The Second Vibe E.P.
posted a review of Inner Sense (2) - The Second Vibe E.P.. over 13 years ago
Relatively new label that keeps pumping record after record of that amazing classic house music sound. Deep, punchy, funky, groovy melodies with occasional vocal samplers. High quality pressings. This is by far my favourite release on the label. If... See full review
No Artist - NASA Space Sounds Recordings
posted a comment on No Artist - NASA Space Sounds Recordings. over 14 years ago
Very interesting release. This is not just another typical ambient music release - because the music component includes actual sounds from space. Tune in as Voyager spacecraft travels at thousands of kilometers per hour through endless space. As it... See full review
Charanjit Singh - Synthesizing - Ten Ragas To A Disco Beat
posted a comment on Charanjit Singh - Synthesizing - Ten Ragas To A Disco Beat. over 14 years ago
Incredible release, I wish I found out about it earlier. This is by far the earliest and most seminal Acid House release - well before the Chicago caught on the 303 potential. Never mind the comparisons being made between Chicago Acid House and this... See full review
Various - Likemind 04
posted a comment on Various - Likemind 04. over 14 years ago
On this very brief but nice detroit-inspired techno label, this release in particularly stands out for me - for one track specifically. "As One - Light" is an incredibly deep piece of soulful techno music. My favorite production from Mr. Kirk... See full review
Chris Craft (3) - Discosmic Dance
posted a comment on Chris Craft (3) - Discosmic Dance. over 14 years ago
The year is 1978, incredible ... in 10 years up until this release, electronic music went from something resembling noise sounds to deep entrancing melodic space-dance vortex music. When I listen to such music, I am outside of the realm of disco... See full review
Minimal Vision - Minimal Vision
posted a review of Minimal Vision - Minimal Vision. over 14 years ago
One of the most spectacular deep/tech house releases I've ever heard. Judging by the titles of the tracks, it is intended for you feel as if you're lifted into space, on a journey through the galaxy aboard the spacecraft of imagination. Even though... See full review
DJ Tiësto
posted a comment on DJ Tiësto. over 15 years ago
Tiesto is just another example of a 'good electronic producer gone mainstream' syndrome. This has happened to artists before, and will happen to many more in the future. Moby is another great example of this phenomenon. You cant blame them though -... See full review
Various - The Best Of Music Station
posted a review of Various - The Best Of Music Station. over 16 years ago
Avoid this compilation like the plague. In fact, avoid the entire label - I can only guess that some other releases on this label share poor sound quality like this one. A very poor job was done preparing this compilation - some tracks on CD1 are not... See full review
Frederic Mercier* - Pacific
posted a review of Frederic Mercier* - Pacific. over 16 years ago
Now I know why some people say that 1970s French electronic music was a predecessor for techno/electro electronic music to come in the 1980's. We all know Jean Michel Jarre. But there were many others, mostly unknown ones. Like Frederic Mercier.

I... See full review
Trilithon - Trance Dance 128
posted a review of Trilithon - Trance Dance 128. over 16 years ago
Around the time when Avi Nissim (Astral Projection) was working on his first few goa trance tracks under SFX monicker (which came out years later as "previously unreleased"), Trilithon released the first ever full-length goa trance album (to my... See full review
Stuff It - Disco Dancin'
posted a review of Stuff It - Disco Dancin'. over 16 years ago
No reviews yet? Hard to believe. Most people know this release from "Global Underground 004: Danny Tenaglia - Athens", and the track "Release The Pressure" that appears on it. What they don't know is what the rest of the tracks sound like.

There... See full review
General Base - First
posted a review of General Base - First. over 16 years ago
This is the finest euro-trance CD I have heard so far. The reason why this album is ranked slightly lower is because of the "cheese" factor, but if you are a big fan of 1990s eurodance AND trance, this is the perfect combination. There's virtually... See full review
Bizarre Inc...* - Technological
posted a review of Bizarre Inc...* - Technological. over 16 years ago
This album totally surprised me, I expected to hear something along the lines of "Playing With Knives" or "I'm Gonna Get You" - the tracks that made this group popular. Instead, I was treated to something much better - and totally... See full review
Nick Fiorucci - Best DJ In Town
posted a review of Nick Fiorucci - Best DJ In Town. over 17 years ago
This compilation is an essential guide to the legendary sound of the early 1990s Canadian house. All tracks are full 12-inchers, best-of-the-best selection from Hi-Bias Records and its sublabel Toronto Underground, from the label's golden days. Great... See full review
Nathalie Page - This Is The Time
posted a review of Nathalie Page - This Is The Time. over 17 years ago
This track is one of my all-time favourites. Beautiful, catchy vocals accompanied by an addicting euro melody. Released during the golden Canadian eurodance era, which has been immortalized since. It inspired an entire generation, drawing people like... See full review
Mr. Master - A Dog In The Night
posted a review of Mr. Master - A Dog In The Night. over 17 years ago
This record comes from the peak era of italo-disco. This release is pure quality, genius, so simple yet so brilliant. From the guys who brought the amazingly beautiful "Stop / Livin' Up" release under BWH. This record is equally amazing, with a... See full review
after 6 am
posted a review of after 6 am. over 17 years ago
The most overrated and overpriced label that I've ever come across!

I came up with that conclusion after finally gathering the final album, Nihilist's Hermit which was actually the best of the bunch. I have bought pretty much every single... See full review
ESP Records
posted a review of ESP Records. over 17 years ago
I am very fond of this defunct label. Very rare to find an entire label with every release the size of this one to be spectacular, specializing in top quality oldskool electronic music.

I own most of these titles on one format or another and I... See full review
LTJ Bukem - The Rebirth
posted a review of LTJ Bukem - The Rebirth. over 18 years ago
Very rare to find mixes like this - a golden gem. I can say without a doubt that this is the best drum 'n bass mix ever conceived ... very jazzy and deep, a stand-out mix. No annoying MC's to ruin your listening pleasure. This is one of a kind mix, I... See full review
X-Dream - Trip To Trancesylvania
posted a review of X-Dream - Trip To Trancesylvania. over 18 years ago
One of my all-time favourite psytrance albums. This is X-Dream's release from their golden heydays, back when they actually made amazing and original, melodic electronic music, not just some ultra-repetitive annoying and harsh psytrance they've made... See full review
Various - After Trance Vol. 3 - The Ultimate Techno Morning Mix
posted a review of Various - After Trance Vol. 3 - The Ultimate Techno Morning Mix. over 18 years ago
This is the best trance mix compilation I have ever heard so far. Though the mixing isn't all that spectacular, the track selection is amazing. Little if any vocals on here. Many of my oldskool trance favourites are on here, from Sarasate's Loopism to... See full review
WestBam - The Roof Is On Fire
posted a review of WestBam - The Roof Is On Fire. over 18 years ago
Apart from "The Roof Is On Fire" and "Miami Bass" thumping bass-kicking tracks, the rest of the CD is plain boring, irritating and just not worth listening to. Why? There's very little production skills on this CD - many sounds and loops have been... See full review
Michael Stearns - Encounter (A Journey In The Key Of Space)
posted a review of Michael Stearns - Encounter (A Journey In The Key Of Space). over 18 years ago
When I put this CD in my stereo system at 10pm, I was captivated by the out-of-this-world rich texture of dark new age ambient music 80s style. I instantly felt like I was flying over Earth, and I pictured all the beautiful landscapes ... Next thing I... See full review
Mr Fingers* - Ammnesia
posted a review of Mr Fingers* - Ammnesia. over 18 years ago
Mr Fingers ... Ammnesia ... an amazing journey through classic house, a trip featuring some mind-bending acid/deep house tracks with that irresistible oldskool groove. Larry Heard is simply a genius. He makes house music sound so good, no wonder why... See full review
Laserdance - Future Generation
posted a review of Laserdance - Future Generation. over 18 years ago
The power of retro music ... or to be more precise, italo disco music. This is my favourite italo disco album, an energetic, rhythmic and in my opinion the best Laserdance album. This duo produced some of the best retro music of its heydays. "Humanoid... See full review
Various - Garage... This Is Paradise
posted a review of Various - Garage... This Is Paradise. over 19 years ago
An ultimate garage/deep house compilation, featuring top quality full-length 12 inchers from mid-1990s. I am not a big fan of garage house, but this compilation is compiled with talent - every track is a filler. If you are a house music collector, you... See full review
Gert Emmens - Live - A Long Way From Home
posted a review of Gert Emmens - Live - A Long Way From Home. over 19 years ago

This is a perfect compilation to get into if you enjoy Berlin School ambient stuff. This was the first CD of its kind I purchased, and I was blown away ... The pads, the mezmorising synths, smooth melodies create a truly wonderful musical... See full review
DJ Dole - House Couture 2
posted a review of DJ Dole - House Couture 2. over 19 years ago
The best deep and funky house mixed CD that I've heard in a while. A perfect blend of carefully selected house rarities and flawless mixing - yet another great release by Neuton. The second installment in the series is cementing Neuton's name for... See full review
Patrick Cowley - 12 By 12 - The Patrick Cowley Collection
posted a review of Patrick Cowley - 12 By 12 - The Patrick Cowley Collection. over 19 years ago
What a spectacular release by one of the lesser-known pioneers of electronic dance music. Dubbed as the "Cowley Sound" by some, Patrick Cowley's genius and creativity can be heard on this CD containing arguably his greatest works (well, sort of,... See full review
Joris Voorn - Future History
posted a review of Joris Voorn - Future History. over 19 years ago
Definitely the best if not one of the best electronic music albums out there. Although Joris Voorn hails from Netherlands, this album has been clearly inspired by detroit techno innovators of the early 1990s. Lush deep house and techno sounds, that... See full review
Various - The Bulldog At Night
posted a review of Various - The Bulldog At Night. over 19 years ago
In mid 1990s, the house music scene of Amsterdam was alive and strong, itself a very unique form of house music. Many famous DJs were part of that vibe, most notably legends such as Rob Boskamp, Erick E & Olav Basoski. I added Eric Buitendorp to that... See full review
Various - Hard Beat, Volume One: Journey Into Darker Dreams
posted a review of Various - Hard Beat, Volume One: Journey Into Darker Dreams. over 19 years ago
An excellent mix of hard trance gems of the golden trance years. Hard to believe that Mauro Picotto/Gigi D'Agostino mixed so well that long ago. A great CD to check out if you are wondering what the sound of these now well-known DJs used to be (in my... See full review
Various - Love: No Strings Attached
posted a review of Various - Love: No Strings Attached. over 19 years ago
A perfect album for an intimate moment with that special someone, be it a romantic dinner or lovemaking background music. Beautiful vocals make this compilation great for occasional listening as well. I am not a fan of downtempo/R&B music, but this... See full review