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Mitch Davis’ 8 Tracks Of 7 Tracks

 
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Mitch Davis is a well-known purveyor of some of the finest sounds around – he has an ear for aural beauty just like an overprivileged toff has a nose for a fine glass of sherry. We thought that it would be a great idea to put Mitch's knowledge to the test and (having had a quick nosey around on his Facebook page) asked him to complete a compilation of 8 tracks that he feels are the peak of aural success. We've hidden what the tracks are in the list above so that you can go in to each and every one with no pre-conceptions whatsoever. Enjoy…

Mitch Davis can be found running Numb Magazine among other things.

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Track 1

My first of seven. This seminal hip hop track paved the way for the likes of Vanilla Ice and PJ & Duncan. Still listed as the best rap record of all time, and rightly so. Dope.

  • Track 1

    My first of seven. This seminal hip hop track paved the way for the likes of Vanilla Ice and PJ & Duncan. Still listed as the best rap record of all time, and rightly so. Dope.

  • Track 2

    My second of seven is this Shoom classic from the godfathers of acid house, Pat Sharp and Mick Brown. Still gives me goosebumps whenever I hear this.

  • Track 3

    My third of seven is unquestionably the first ever Detroit techno track. I first heard this rare gem when Weatherall played it at Sabresonic and I was stunned to learn it was made back in 1983! Often copied but never equalled. Original copies go for around £800!

  • Track 4

    My fourth of seven is this evocative trip hop masterpiece. Produced by DJ Shadow and Thom Yorke, this brooding track influenced everyone from Massive Attack and Aphex Twin to Autechre and Brian Eno. Sublime.

  • Track 5

    My fifth of seven is this obscure slice of Catalan psychedelia. I first heard Alfredo play this at the Amnesia opening party in 1989. He played this then finished the night with the theme from Cagney And Lacey. Proper Balearic.

  • Track 6

    My sixth of seven is this Sound Factory anthem produced by Armand Van Helden and championed by the likes of Junior Vasquez and Danny Tenaglia. I first heard Francois K play this at Body & Soul. Check out the Danny Krivit edit too.

  • Track 7

    My seventh of seven is this criminally underrated proto jungle/post punk/new wave oddity I first heard at Berghain in 1977. Without this there’d be no EBM, industrial, Chicago house, drum & bass, minimal, electroclash or Dr.Alban. Genius.

  • Track 8

    My 8th of seven is this moody as fuck Industrial EBM track from The Cheeky Girls. Their trademark dark terror synths and demonic lyrics influenced everyone from Front 242, Nitzer Ebb and Throbbing Gristle through to Trentmoeller, Villalobos and Jamie XX.