Volume 1 in this emerging series bought us an eclectic mix from the infamous Andy Weatherall, and Volume 2 follows with an equally eclectic track listing, compiled this time by Damian Lazarus. Lazarus chooses a Weatherall remix of Innersphere to kick the mix off, moving swiftly into the equally ‘aquatic’ Etched Headplate by Burial and IVX 4 by To Rococo Rot. This warms things up for a change to the electro end of the dancefloor, one that works well in the mix, although I think I would have preferred the mix to further develop the warm ‘aquatic’ theme that started the mix so well. Moving through artists such as Q, Jus Ed, Hercules & Love Affair, Man, Unique 3, Portable, Pulp remixed by Moloko to name a few, the mix manages to retain that eclectic edge that seems to becoming the trademark for this mix series, but also ties it securely to the dancefloor. Great cover art also, Damian Lazarus brings us a fine mixed compilation, “Night Of The Dark Machines” is a apt subtitled for this interesting release.
Wayne Stronell
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