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Dave Clarke's first mix album since Fuse is split into two sets -- the first a minimal mix of pounding Detroit techno with plenty of changes to keep listeners interested, the second an incredible electro set that cycles through new-school addicts as well as several left-field choices. The first disc begins with Detroit-styled tracks from Technasia, Stacey Pullen's Black Odyssey, and Gaetano Parisio before reaching a new level with a dazzling three-track trip through minimal territory: Marco Bailey, Joey Beltram, and Jeff Mills. After spinning some great booty techno from Aaron Carl and DJ Urban, Clarke moves into experimental and techno-funk with Surgeon, Umek, and James Ruskin. The second disc includes tracks from most of the best neo-electro heads (Anthony Rother, Adult, Japanese Telecom, Mr. Velcro Fastener), plus excellent additions by Tuxedomoon and Radiohead, a pair of bands few DJs would've dropped into an electro set. ~ John Bush|