my only problem is finding records > that are pre 1990. I think that is part of the reason why you may disagree with Cyclones post about people not liking early techno. When I think of those early records(play it cool by M500 comes to mind) I can understand exactly why a 16 year old who just got into techno would not like it.
If you were raised on post '91 techno, those early metroplex records might be difficult to get your head around. Honestly, I love those records, but I admit that many of them are poorly produced, the writing isn't all that great, and they do not really work in a modern context. I love them because they sound so old, so primitive, and because in many ways they laid the groundwork for so much of what came after. I like them because they are history pieces, and I judge them on that basis. When it comes to immediate gratification, I understand why people would prefer filter house or Mills'y stuff to very early Detroit records. Most people do not listen to records because of their historical significance. I think those records are great, but I understand why people might not like them. I will also admit that 3 years ago if I had to choose between Ocean to Ocean, or a Regis record, I would have picked Regis. Some people will be into it, and some will not, it isn't anything to sweat over. Big Fun still sounds great to me, and I think Derrick May's music will continue to date well. There are other records that are only going to work as nostalgia pieces. Some people will dig that sound, and other people will not grasp it. I do think that those early records might not be the easiest thing for people to get into when it comes to Techno. Mills seems alot more immediate to me than Bang The Party on Transmat. take care, mike -- Michael Taylor : [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://homes.arealcity.com/Intermodal/index.html http://www.mp3.com/TheMSProject http://www.egroups.com/group/tech-gear
