Private Records releases a compilation of scarce and sought after tracks which previously have only been released on 7” somewhere in the late 70’s and early 80’s. A cosmic journey into early techno and modern club music prototypes.
Day: February 27, 2012
Trevor Jackson – Metal Dance: Industrial/Post Punk/EBM: Classics & Rarities 80-88 [STRUT091LP]
The latest Strut Records release shines more light on the clanking, far-sighted world of the 1980s’ most revolutionary genres – namely industrial, post-punk and EBM. This time Trevor Jackson is at the helm. His two-disc selection touches on many different strands, from bleak synthesizer jams and crunchy punk-funk to twisted industrial disco, mutant electrofunk and almighty percussive workouts.
Megadon Betamax – Falling EP [VR008]
Falling is the second full release on the excellent Voyeurhythm imprint from Megadon Betamax aka Mostyn. The mid tempo poise of “Falling” is perfectly embellished by intricate rib tickling synth work, perma floating vocals and is further charmed by a dash of surf guitar! Former Tresor resident and current Auckland dweller DJ Raw Sugar turns the track inside out for a nicely dubbed beatdown rendition on the flip whilst the previously released Betamax jam “He Can’t Love You” gets a reworking from the rising talent LeSale.
Rayko – Rayko’s Doo Doo [ASR550]
Rayko’s debut on American Standard label is a typically infectious reworking of a disco oddity, replete with the sort of chugging bassline and snapping percussion that teases people onto the dancefloor.
VA – RDY #7 (Ron Hardy Edits) [RDY007]
Amazing 3 tracks straight from the vaults of one of the original house music creators Ron Hardy, featuring the ultra rare “Love & Happiness” from First Choice, here the incendiary version from the master himself. On B1 we get the brillant & timeless Ron Hardy mix of J Geils Band “Flamethrower”. B2 another mega rare version of Streetlife’s “Tearin Down The Walls”.
The Hipodrome Of Music 