Various Artists "Compilation One Part 2: Love" Monotone 14
Veto says:
Monotone is proud to present Monotone compilation one part 2 . This is the second in a 3 part vinyl series taken from the latest Exzakt mix cd "Lust. Love. Electro." All otherwise unreleased and exclusive to this compilation, the series continues with another strong four tracker that introduces some new artists to the already healthy Monotone roster. Kronos Device kick things off in typically hefty fashion with "Prime directive" , a classic slice of UK style electro that fits perfectly with the Monotone sound. Xerodefx follows with a slightly more restrained but equally intense workout that deserves its "Synaptic pressure" title. Old-skool masters Get It Boyz (aka DJ Overdose & DJ Technician ) provide "Electric fuck" , a short but sweet scratch-a-thon. Uprokk moves things smoothly to the nu-skool with "N.E.O. hunter" which melds gnarly bass & synth squirls to sharp 808 programming. Another solid EP from the Monotone camp!
Once again, second time in a row there is one track on the compilation which is responsible for me buying it. The Kronos Device track is definitely what is punching me in the gut here, although unlike the last comp I also enjoy the others. Just not enough on their own to make the purchase.
If each of these compilations is named for a part of Exzakt's last CD (Lust, Love...) I'm guessing the 'Electro' named compilation is next. I can't wait. Even if I only dig one track once again it's fine by me, it sure as hell beats what is being labeled Electro in the clubs now. So better small numbers than no numbers.
