Back to Mine by Nick Warren (CD, May-2000, Dmc Publishing)

There are reasons why I don't listen to 'MTV-Top-Whatever' anymore, and one of them is because top fourties always get old real fast. Electronica tunes, on the other hand, are still enjoyable after years have passed. I can, for instance, still happily listen to the five years-old 'Clubbed to Death' by Rob Dougan, or enjoying Frank Klepacki's Command & Conquer soundtracks despite they're more than a decade old.

Back To Mine Volume 1 is probably the quintessential evidence of my 'Electronica never gets old' motto. I stil remember buying the album several years ago --it beats anything I have heard from bargrooves! It's been always my most favorite album, and imagine my grief when I lost my original copy somewhere around 2005. Well, now you know the reason why I bought this album on ebay --to replaced my original one.

Now, let's talk about the songs, shall we? 'Warmth Reheated' is still my most favorite listening, while 'This Way' follows seamlessly. Those who are not Electronica afficionados can still enjoy 'This Love' and 'Autumnn Leaves'. By the way, 'This Love' is by far the most sensual song I've ever heard, and it even beats the Soulside Mix rendition of IIO's 'Rapture'. There is also a very nice rendition of Moby's 'Go' --which beats the original hands down.

If you frown upon the fact that this album is more than five years-old, I heartily recommend to try it nonetheless. You'll find the songs still enjoyable despite their age.

-Kreshna Iceheart