Juno Review: Live At Robert Johnson’s first Lifesaver compilation, released in 2013, offered an essential snapshot of the infamous club-turned-label’s expanding roster, delivering tracks from respected heads and relative newcomers alike. This second installment ploughs a similar furrow, on one hand showcasing woozy dancefloor gear from familiar favourites (see Roman Flugel’s formidable, sci-fi tinged analogue jam, “Tender Hooligan”, and the beatbox electro-meets-spiraling synth-scapes of Lauer’s “Language”), and genuinely impressive music from lesser-known names. In the latter category you’ll find some genuine highlights, including the deliciously Balearic electronics of Chinsaski (“Futuresex”), and the Uncanny Valley style, semi-organic deep house chug of Benedikt Frey.
VA – Live At Robert Johnson – Lifesaver Compilation 2 PLAYRJC035 | Deep House, Tech House, Electronica / Downtempo | 320kbps
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Tracklist:
1. Orson Wells – Digital Revolution (06:40)
2. Massimiliano Pagliara – Phasing Down The Sea (07:21)
3. Lauer – Language (06:37)
4. Roman Flügel – Tender Hooligan (06:00)
5. Chinaski – Futuresex (08:08)
6. Portable & LCio – Dive In (06:12)
7. TCB – Byrdmap (05:54)
8. Benedikt Frey – Brainwashed (06:06)
