In contrast to Wolfgang Gartner's earlier releases on Kindergarten, this tune sounds less progressive but is more a mix of electro and funky house. Nevertheless, it is unmistakably carrying Gartner's signature. I was surprised to find that the melody seems to be inspired by 'Little Anthony & The Imperials - Can You Imagine'. This tune was already used by 'Daft Punk' on their Crescendolis, and indeed 'Flashback' heavily remembers me of the sound that Daft Punk created on their fabulous album Homework.

His tracks may be called too commercial, or all the same - but they just work. Tonka has got a simple recipe that is unique - the pianos make you feel good, the bass kicks (at least on releases until 2000, later on getting softer), the bassline grooves, the melodies are catchy. This is happiness in a tin can. Open it and feel good.

This man is a mix-god! I had the chance to experience him live on some underground party in Austria, and I can't say anything else than that he's awesome. The mixture of fat, kicking tech-house and techno beats together with his superb scratching skills made the dancefloor go crazy. He's a tech-turntablist, spreading out so much creativity... you've seen that he was so deep into the music, he's been partying like everyone on the dancefloor. Whenever I thought this can't be topped, it was - by the next transition. This is indeed old school, haven't seen anything similar yet. Respect!