Various Artists, MD2 [Merck – MD2, 2002]

Five tracks by as many artists on Merck originally released on n5MD as a part of the MD2 compilation. Featured artists are: Proem, L’usine ICL, Jvox, Tim Koch and Spark “Laid back off” by Proem features his cut-up treatment and some interesting choices in sounds, creating a dubby feeling to this track and beats are… Continue reading Various Artists, MD2 [Merck – MD2, 2002]

Various Artists, Masonic [Hymen – ¥719, 2002]

Hymen is celebrating the fifth year of record label activities and what better way of celebrating than releasing a double CD? The “Masonic” contains all imaginable music from the electronic music field, exactly in the same manner as this versatile label has evolved during these years. You get it all, from the melancholic to the… Continue reading Various Artists, Masonic [Hymen – ¥719, 2002]

Various Artists, Alba Absurdia [Alba Absurdia, 2002]

A compilation with a somewhat unknown origin, at least as far as the actual label releasing it goes. The “Alba Absurdia” compilation contains 20 tracks all in all, with varying styles, some tongue in cheek samples, which actually isn’t really my cup of tea, but there’re some really striking tracks and fairly experimental tracks as… Continue reading Various Artists, Alba Absurdia [Alba Absurdia, 2002]

Various Artists, Music Volume One and Two [Benbecula – BEN 015, 2002]

This Benbecula CD comprises two previously released 12″ compilations. As is often the case with vinyl releases they’re hard to come by and the “Music – volume one and two” is an excellent way of solving that problem. You’ll get a to say the least – competent compilation consisting of 14 tracks and as many… Continue reading Various Artists, Music Volume One and Two [Benbecula – BEN 015, 2002]