- 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.
Lista de sequência de músicasA1 Anybody Anytime - Where The Head Goes (Ruff Mix)
A2 G-23 & Rivet - Loose Dogs Brexperiment
B1 Textasy - Wave Racer
B2 Myler - Wheelie Bin Bonfire