Voted Top 10 best ever Essential Mixes. Stonewall BELTER.

Discovered 'Let's Get Killed' in a BARGAIN BIN FOR $1 in 1998 and I've been hooked ever since... that album captured NYC in sound and vibe better then anything I've ever heard

Always atmospheric and funky are David Holmes mixes.  loved this mix CD.  I think he did his 1998 Essential Mix to promote this being released..  awesome tunes on here.  thanks for posting

Still playing this in 2024... Timeless 😎

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Essential Mix 98/01 

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786 - Essential Mix 98/01 - David Holmes - Disc 1 (1998)

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For our 23rd episode we once again asked a friend of the site for their favourite all time CD. Andy Buchan is editor of Dubai's leading music and events publication, the fortnightly Infusion magazine. He's written for Mix Mag, DJ mag and Q magazine so he know's a thing or two about music. He's also one of the Dubai's best DJ's. Running his award winning alternative night Loaded and the famous dubstep and bass night SYNF amongst others. Andy has warmed up for anyone and everyone from 2ManyDJ's, to Norman Jay, Beardyman to Chase and Status and held down residencies at pretty much every quality venue in Dubai.

He originally picked Francios K's Choice disc... but as we just had a Choice disc from our last guest (We Luv's Ian Blevins) he also recommended Francios K's superb Essential Mix (Disc One). Which is a storming journey of starting with house and quickly moving into funk, disco, soul and everything in between. With from James Brown, Level 42, Maurizio, George Benson, Chaka Khan, Kyoto Jazz Massive to name a few... it's easy to see why Francios K has formed such legendary status with many of the finest selectors out there. If you love this mix... you're amongst very good company. Salute! 

023 - Francios K's Essential Mix - Disc 1 (2000) Recommended by Andy Buchan (Infusion Magazine)

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Special shout out to Thunder & Joy for the recommendation here. I remember Chris Duckenfield getting booked by the Ward 10 lasts in Sunderland in the early 00's and after going onto hear a few more of his mixes it was clear he was a heavyweight that lurked firmly in the underground but resonated certainly across the UK and Europe.

Here is what DJHistory.com had to say...
'Chris Duckenfield is responsible for some of the best house music to ever be made in the UK. Under a slew of aliases he's released house bombs as Swag and abstract electronica as RAC on Warp Records. He has owned two record labels and now in a world of ever increasing digital music domination, he has started a vinyl distribution label. Born and raised in Sheffield, the Duck is also one ofthe most respected DJs in the world, playing everywhere from Fabric in London and Panorama bar in Berlin, to small intimate parties in Australia. The man is certainly made of steel.'

084 - Chris Duckenfield - Sheffield Mix Sessions (2001)

This is my favorite EM of all time. Couldn't find it online anywhere, so I've re-uploaded it for you all to enjoy.

They just don't make music like this anymore. What a special time & place.

TL (courtesy of mixesdb.com)
? - Women In Blue
Mozesli - Love & Slackness [Source]
Jedi Knights - May The Funk Be With You
? - Ether's Whisper (Deep Dish Remix) [Aqua Rhythms]
Pepe Braddock - Burning
Pepe Braddock - Burning
Amy Strong - Tout Es Beau [Airtight]
The Untouchables - Trippin [Strictly Rhythm]
Mashupheadz - Monster Mash [Plank]
Bushwacka Featuring Eq - Let It Play [Plank]
Bushwacka - Grief [Plank]
Layo & Bushwacka - Good Old, Bad Old Days [End]
Make Some Break Some - Pig Chase [Plank]
Dark Globe - ? [Whole 9 Yards]
Resident Filters - Get It On [La Cerba]
Anthony Rother - Red Light District [Electrolux]
? [Greyhound]
Layo & Bushwacka - Deep South [End]
Monda Paladisco - ?
Layo & Bushwacka - Ear Candy [End]
Two Full Minds - Oi You [Plank]
No Smoke - Koro Koro [Warrior's Dance]
Get Fucked - Last Night A DJ Fucked My Wife [Eukahouse]
Bushwacka - Grief [Plank]
Mashupheadz - Magic Potion [Plank]
Illis - Sabotage [Fuel]
Rofn Da Bout - Hand Glider
? - Trailblazer
? (Jazzanova Remix) [Underground Therapy]
? (Air Remix)

Layo & Bushwacka! - The Essential Mix (19-09-1999)

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Simply... the first down tempo CD I bought, one which fundamentally changed the music I went onto buy and love. Seminal stuff indeed :D

117 - Back To Mine - Danny Tenaglia (1999)

Andrew Weatherall | July 1993 @ The Haçienda

5 hours of Justin Robertson recorded live in Room Three on Friday 6th February 2015.

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Justin Robertson - Recorded Live 06/02/2015

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168 - Azuli pres. Derrick L. Carter  - Choice - A Collection Of Classics - Disc 1 (2003)

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Back to Mine

395 - Back To Mine - Underworld (2003)

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Cajmere/Derrick Carter

471 - DJ Sneak & Cajmere - The Future Sound Of Chicago (1995)

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About the CD:
002 of the Classic Mix CD Series and yet another absolute stand out classic. After getting into house at around 15, I guess my only source of info was Danny Rampling's seminal LGDP (Love Groove Dance Party) Saturday nights on Radio 1. However I can't remember Carter getting much coverage on there, yet he, much like Danny Tenaglia seemed to have a level of legend unlike most. This CD cemented my love of house music with an all might smash in the face. The tempo, the bass, the disco, the filters, and fucked up vocals... this was heavyweight. Nothing could compete at the time. I'll always remember driving to college with my 2 nerdy class mates and insisting they played this CD in the car. I'm raving in the back and they are like "What the fuck is this shit, turn it down!". It's with immense pleasure that DJ's like Sneak and Carter seem to be booking all the massive clubs and parties again. I'm not so keen on the whole 'I'm a House Gangster' vibe... but this is as bad as it gets.

002 - Mixmag presents - Derrick Carter 'The Cosmic Disco' (1997)

Hey, Gareth here, I'm a graphic designer who start designing for clubs, parties, and labels in the late 90s. Back then, mix CDs were the holy grail of both design and music. I loved them.

But I wasn't the only one, mix cds were the soundtracks of our nights, our days, our afterparties and lives, for everyone. Yet in today's internet age, the art form has been lost (or just changed) to 2-3 hour online mixes and streaming videos, which just don't create the same magic your CD collection did. Just 60 minutes of music and incredible artwork.

The Classic Mix CD Series celebrates these discs, their soundtrack, their box art and your memories. We hope you enjoy it.

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About Gareth:
Digital creative type, gamer, music lover and occasional DJ. Currently living between Dubai & Seoul after setting sail from Sunderland in 2010. As a young designer, club and music culture was the driving force for his work, producing artwork for local club nights and record labels in the North East of England. In particular, DJ mix cds and their packaging were always his 'holy grail of design', especially those from Renaissance, Global Underground and Good Looking Records. It's a pleasure to share these discs back with people and they still influence our tastes to this day. 

For any CD recommendations, bookings, mixes or feedback you can catch me as @asapgareth on Instagram. Or you can check our my design work at www.acid.works

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