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Various 'Aus 100' (Aus Music)
Will Saul’s inestimable Aus Music, one of the most essential house and techno labels of the past decade, is a reflection of its founder. Rather than relying on a wodge of reissues or stuff found down the back of the sofa, it marks a century of releases with 24 new tracks from its star-studded alumni. Appleblim’s ‘Twinkle’ is sharp electro soul, while ‘Wan Hunner’ is Sei A in typically twisted form. It’s Trevino’s ‘Shimmer’ that’s prime contender for top billing: shuddering sci-fi techno, it features a bass made for rearranging furniture and intestines. That we’ve not even mentioned appearances by Pearson Sound, Midland, Huxley or Bicep proves that the force is strong here.
9/10
