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artist.....: VA
album......: U20
year.......: 2015
label......: Planet Mu
ZIQ370
source.....: Audience
moodswing..: Electronic
releasesize: 263.79 MB
tracks.....: cd1: 15 / cd2: 17
length.....: 151:55
encoder....: VBR LAME 3.98.4 -v0
quality....: avg. 241kbps
scenealized: 04.02.2016
Planet Mu is a label that has always
survived on its own very independent
terms. For 20 years it's existed both
on the fringes and in the centre of
emerging electronic music, from IDM and
breakcore to dubstep and grime and
lately to footwork, which it took a
chance on, opening it up to the world
through the two Bangs & Works
compilations. It also has a strong
history of connecting the dots in
between those genres by supporting
idiosyncratic artists, from label
stalwart Venetian Snares to Kuedo,
Machinedrum, Boxcutter, Vex'd, Falty
DL, Luke Vibert, Ital, Jlin and Mr.
Mitch to name just a few. Run by Mike
Paradinas, who under the name ╡-Ziq was
one of the first wave of producers
pushing the musical envelope in the
wake of house and techno's initial
burst of inspiration, Planet Mu is an
established engine of creativity and
enquiry, with one foot in the pop
world, and a sense of fun that never
lets its experimentation disappear into
exclusivity and snobbery. To celebrate
their 20th Anniversary, Planet Mu have
organised a 50-track, triple CD
compilation of both old and new
unreleased tracks and remixes packaged
in a deluxe dvd-style boxset complete
with a 100 page book charting the
history of the label, with insight from
artists and staff, written by
electronic music writer Rory Gibb. The
music on CDs one and two is mainly from
the current decade, with contributions
from Kuedo, Machinedrum, John Wizards,
Ital Tek, Remarc, Boxcutter, RP Boo,
John T. Gast, Jlin and new signing
Herva to name but a few. They're
colourful, broad and adventurous rides
across the roster that will impress and
excite any fan of electronic music and
are a strong reminder of the consistent
quality and broad mindedness of the
label too. CD three features more of
the older guard, dipping back into the
roster from the late nineties and early
2000s with a range of noisier, knottier
contributions from artists including
Jega, Neil Landstrumm, Speedy J,
Shitmat, Leafcutter John, Hellfish,
Datach'i and Hrvatski, it's the perfect
compilation for hardcore fans and a
brilliant and friendly introduction to
the label for curious newcomers too.
psst, more info at www.planetmu.com
CD1
01 Kuedo - Slow Knife 03:55
02 Herva - Kila 05:44
03 Remarc - Thunderclap (Dubplate Mix) 05:23
04 DJ Diamond - Dozin 03:51
05 Anti G - Oooh Shit 03:52
06 Ital - Digi Dub 06:46
07 Mr. Mitch - Phantom Prophet 05:08
08 Ekoplekz - Detroit 07:26
09 Claude Speeed - Center Tech 05:07
10 RP Boo - Azzoutof Control 04:03
11 Traxman - Nothing Stays Tha Same (Funk Bomx Remixx) 04:19
12 Ital Tek - Vacuum I 04:54
13 FaltyDL - Brazil (Maddslinky Remix) 04:05
14 Boxcutter - Neonia 02:42
15 Venetian Snares - Meeting A Buddah 08:16
CD2
01 U Ziq - Cherk 05:38
02 Jlin & Fawkes - Ankou Celeste 03:48
03 Silk Road Assassins - Shaded 04:33
04 Oriol - Near Me 04:44
05 Machinedrum - Le Ol Skool 03:28
06 John T Gast - Congress (Original Version) 06:54
07 Swindle - Airmiles 05:07
(Terror Danjah Carbon Footprint Remix)
08 Milanese - 1up 05:20
09 Luke Vibert - Starchild 05:55
10 John Wizards - Lushoto (U Ziq Remix) 04:06
11 Miracle - Strange Tase 05:33
12 Polysick - Magog 04:03
13 Gemmy - Goin' Up 03:28
14 Heterotic - Cute 03:31
15 DJ Nate - Awww Baby Yea 02:26
16 Vex D - Firestar 03:47
17 Konx Om Pax - Astro Belter 04:03