Tokyo Disco CD - Import

With cover art that resembles the popular Hed Kandi series (probably an intentional graphic design ploy to lure unsuspecting listeners in), the inaugural edition of the Tokyo Disco series seems promising enough at the beginning, courtesy of the disco anthem "Runaway Love." But after "Jealousy," courtesy of Martin Solveig, things start to meander into the mundane, with predictable mixes and run-of-the-mill tracks and remixes from familiar faces heard on other compilations (namely Hed Kandi). This type of mix has been done before -- and done better elsewhere -- courtesy of other similar series. There's no doubt this one will be in the budget bin of your local record store sometime soon. ~ Rob Theakston

Mark Doyle has been responsible for compiling the best dance music for over 6 years and has founded the stunning "Fierce Angel" label & club events productions, that is, Doyle is doing what he does best: bringing you the fiercest club anthems & the best parties in the world! Illustrator Jason Brooks is on board too, continuing with his distinctive cover art! "Tokyo Disco" is the label's first compilation series, 3CD's worth of unmixed tracks presented in full 12" versions, many debuting here on CD. It's disco tip with exclusive tracks by Discrete, Nick C, Club 4 Life ft Lorraine Brown, Simmonds & Christopher and Grooveland, established anthems by Martin Solveig, Silsonic, Tokyo Ft Siobahn, Housesonic Ft Juliet Lewis and Fac15. The late night frenzy builds with exclusives from Hott 22 Ft Bonnie Bailey, Mind Electric & Inaya Day. The early 90's get thoroughly remixed with new versions of Tall Paul & Strike. The set tops of with "Love Sensation" by Eddie Thoneick & Kurd Maverick.

Audio Remixers: Jerry Ropero; Mark Knight ; Henry Burrows; Leigh Darlow; Richard Earnshaw; Tall Paul.

Liner Note Author: Mark Du'velle Doyle.

Recording information: 800 East Recording Studio, Atlanta, GA; Attik Studios, Italy; Audiofreaks Studio; Dirty Studios, Melbourne, Australia; Fat Fox Studios, London, England; Hysteria Recording, Weston, CT; Intwo Music, Montreal, Canada; Sultra Studios.

Illustrator: Jason Brooks .

Arrangers: Chris Brann; Eric Smax; Mark Du'velle Doyle; Nicky C.; Chris Bemand.

Personnel: Kashius J., Rita Campbell, Sandy Mill, Terry Shelton, Amanda Wilson (vocals); Alix Pascal, Nigel Wallace Price (guitar); Pelle Fridell (horns); Chris Brann (keyboards, programming); Shawn V. Lucas (keyboards); Rietta Austin (background vocals).

Audio Mixers: Chris Brann; Eric Kupper; Jon Pearn; Nicky C.; Ian Wallman; Leigh Darlow; Michael Gray.