When (another) tour of the 1990’s revival is on, it’s time to recall some originals from that time. At the end of 2024, I decided to travel back three decades and select my favourites. Of course it’s a subjective choice and reflects the taste of one individual, but still will include many tracks that will raise the heart rate of many electronic fans. Here wo go.
TRACKLIST
- Leo Anibaldi – The Story Become (ACVCD002)
The intro is borrowed from ACV’s “Alternative Current” mix, a showcase of the highly influential label from Rome. Anibaldi was an overlord of the country’s techno and experimental scene. - Air Liquide – If There Was No Gravity (Rising High Records RSN 79)
German duo, Khan and (Dr) Walker left behind an immense footprint with their acidic electro-hop tracks under various guises. Check labels like Structure and Force Inc, for example. - DJ Hell – Herz (Disko B db 20)
Munich’s legend and at home both on techno and electro(clash) floor. The EKG sequence is from the opener of his album “Geteert und gefedert”. - Perceptrons – Visiora (Switch Records Canada WIT 003)
Hypnosis made in Toronto by Huren and Himadri. The duo was better known as Teste (“The Wipe” on Probe). - D.J. #1 – Free At Last (Dance Mania DM 060)
Rough beats from the depths of Windy City by Charles Chambers, better known as DJ Funk. - The Traxxmen – P.M.S. (Muzique Records MR 111)
Percolator beats from a group of Chicago luminaries on the city’s another cult label. - Terrence Dixon – Velocity (Utensil Records UT001)
A true minimalist creator on Utensil’s debut EP, a co-work with David Gnuoy aka Claude Young. - Gemini – For The Crazy (Relief Records RR715)
Aaaamazing label from Chicago and Gemini was a real jewel in the roster. - Green Velvet – They Came From Outer Space (Relief Records RR702)
Relief’s label head, also known as Cajmere, on another lunatic trip. - Gary Martin – Lupita (Teknotika Records GG005)
Gigi Galaxy’s distinctive sound is special takeaway from the 1990s Detroit. Both the artist and the label are still active. - Suburban Knight – Mau Mau (The Spirit) (UR-029).
From UR’s brilliant “Dark Energy” album where all tracks are classics. - Schatrax – Four Feather Funk (Schatrax Schat01).
Mature and groovy tech house from Joshua Brent as Schatrax, on the self-titled imprint. - The Martian – Skypainter (Red Planet RP-5)
From the album “The Long Winter Of Mars” by UR’s legendary project. - Balil – Parasight (Warp Records WARP CD23)
Fell in love with the acidic intelligent trance by Ed Handley (Black Dog, Plaid) when heard it on “Artificial Intelligence II”. - Madhava – Swell (Elusive Records ELU 002)
From the prog house EP by Mat McLean, a Discogs find some years ago. - Minimal Man – Treatment Feel Pt 2 (Vinyl Solution STORM 86)
Eon and Baby Ford were behind this massive feelgood track. - Hardfloor – Into The Nature / Hardfloor Remix (Harthouse America P55316-1)
The 303 aficionados remixed their track from the ground-breaking debut album “TB Resuscitation” - Perez & Dowell – Generatio ! (Music Man Records MM 012)
Steely grooves by one of the numerous projects of Dutch techno artists Dirk-Jan Hanegraaff and Gert-Jan Bijl.