I'm sure this is preaching to the converted, but I'm firmly of the belief that mixed compilations are the best invention of the 1990s, if not the 20th century as a whole. I reckon they are coming up to their 15th birthday sometime soon, which must mean that there's been time for a canon to have formed around some seminal classics (to use two much-abused dance music journalism words). This morning I was lent one of the supposed all-time greats: Jeff Mills' "Live At The Liquid Room", and it got me thinking.
Here's my other nominations:
Sasha & Digweed: Northern Exposure
Richie Hawtin: Decks, EFX & 909
Coldcut: Journeys By DJ
2 Many DJs: As Heard On Radio Soulwax
Any more for any more? These just happen to be all commercially-released, but there are acknowledged must-have mp3 mixes and broadcast radio/live sets as well I'm sure.
Here's my other nominations:
Sasha & Digweed: Northern Exposure
Richie Hawtin: Decks, EFX & 909
Coldcut: Journeys By DJ
2 Many DJs: As Heard On Radio Soulwax
Any more for any more? These just happen to be all commercially-released, but there are acknowledged must-have mp3 mixes and broadcast radio/live sets as well I'm sure.
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