"Electro Compulsive Therapy" (sample1), from ANDREA FIORITO — the sharp Italian scene operator renowned for celebrated releases on the likes of 〈TARTELET〉, 〈BROUQADE〉 and 〈HOUSEWAX〉 — is electronic minimal funk shot through with a sentimental flare and a melody line that really sticks. Then there's LUIGI GORI's "Space Rat" (sample2), brimming with early-'90s energy as it runs nimble breakbeats alongside an acid rush. A gem that examines the history of electronic dance music through four different approaches. (Original Japanese text by Akie)