Various - Secret Rave 02

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  • Released by art-aud, a label run by Italian producer G-23, Secret Rave 02 is the second part of a 12-inch series devoted to '90s rave. The first installment featured G-23 solo, recording under the name Secret Rave, but this second edition is a compilation, featuring four breakbeat-heavy tracks that vary widely in mood and timbre. Anybody Anytime opens the record with "Where The Head Goes (Ruff Mix)." It's a sample-based banger whose syncopated kicks pack a heavy punch, but it's lacking forward momentum. G-23 teams up with Swedish producer Rivet for "Loose Dogs Brexperiment," the record's subtlest cut. They pair glacial synths with ragged breaks, making for a playful study in contrasts. "Wave Racer," by Texas producer Textasy, has a glimmering melody and bass stabs heavy with euphoric nostalgia. Irish producer Myler closes the record with "Wheelie Bin Bonfire." The tune's take on dark, rough-edged jungle is noticeably faster than the others, and it has a sci-fi synth blast that calls back to classic techstep. Secret Rave 02 might not offer anything new, but it nails the sound it's going for.
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      A1 Anybody Anytime - Where The Head Goes (Ruff Mix) A2 G-23 & Rivet - Loose Dogs Brexperiment B1 Textasy - Wave Racer B2 Myler - Wheelie Bin Bonfire
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