various artists
label::Gomma Records
A compilation of early 80s underground music out of NYC all having a connection with the Mudd Club, put together by German compiler Munk.
Anti NY also features new remixes of the '80s tunes (Tracks 8 through 12) including funky reworks by idm stars Funkstorung, Syrup (featuring members of The Poets Of Rhythm and Beanfield) and the CD's producers Munk.
title:: Henry
label:: Warner Music Japan
Chocolat is a Japanese hearthrob with a very commercial sound, quite like a Japanese version of the NYC band Ivy.
On three songs she collaborates with Hirohisa Horie, of Neil & Iraiza (his project with Cubismo Grafico) and Dots & Borders (his project with Hideki Kaji). Additionally, she worked with noted Japanese programmer Tomoki Kanda on five songs.
title:: Tech Zero & Tech One b-w Fly Gir l& Planet Control
label::MPC Trax / Breakin' Records
Ed DMX recorded several CDs and oodles of singles as DMX Krew, then started the label Breakin' Records and began recording as EDMX.
As always, his music is ultra dry sounding classic electro.
title:: Ming Star
label:: Mantra Recordings
A feeling of melancholy, offering a gentle xylophone loop, then acquiring a relaxed, almost lounge-like drum beat overlaid with a Hammond harmony, then giving way to an all-encompassing lazy bass line.
Some tracks recall those nightsyou stayed up late to watch Twilight Zone and horror movies, which inevitably bring on the nightmares that haunt you forever.
title:: This Is Your Bloody Valentine
label:: Dossier Records
The very first My Bloody Valentine recording from 1985 may come as a surprise to those who don't know their history. Basically this was a different band than the one that would re-emerge as the shoegazing gods a few years later.
I think this disc - while not considered crucial MBV - is in the very least of interest to both MBV fans and for anyone who digs rock'n'roll a la the Cramps or Nick Cave.
title:: A To B
label::Bungalow
'A To B' is the second record by this young Berlin 4 piece live band. Mina play instrumental dance rock with full bodied bass guitar, live drums and upfront organ.
Mina are kind of like a clean German version of the US band !!!.
title:: Carrera
label:: Cheap Entertainment
'Carrera' was the third release on Cheap. Cheap is a label from Vienna Austria that is basically run by Patrick Pulsinger and E. Tanaka, who are Sluts'n'Strings & 909.
Gerhard Potuznik plays on two cuts, both of which are among my favorites.
various artists
label::Sonarmusic
Very nice double disc set at a cheap price. Can introduce you to lots of great artists. You may already have some of these songs, but I am sure that there are many artists who you will never have heard of that contribute worthy tracks.
The set is divided into 'Sonar by day' and 'Sonar by night'. The day CD has driving, tight structured songs, while the night CD has longer house influenced tracks you could dance to.
title:: Missy Queen RMXS
label::Bpitch Control
Four remixes of the song Missy Queen's Gonna Die, by TokTok & Soffy O.
The remixers are Mitte Karaoke, Smash TV, EEDIO, and Martini Bros. The vocals of Soffy O. sound like the 80's US band The Waitresses.
title:: Hate You
label:: Offal Records
For me this disc is worth it just for the Madonna and Carnival Of Souls covers. They are very fine.
The insert in this CD puts the project into perspective with words from V/VM and a hate list for guidance. I have wondered why they make the records they do - the insert puts their philosophy down in print.
