Thomas Schumacher Presents: Get Physical 8 CD

Thomas Schumacher is a veteran of German's electronic music community, so it's not surprising that this mix to celebrate Get Physical's eighth birthday alternates between old and new. The inclusion of the dubbed out drums of Lee Curtiss' 'The Disco Dub' and the rolling rhythm of Delete's 'Lunchbox' echoes former minimal producers penchant among for house grooves and he shows own production prowess in this area with the glorious, disco-tinged "You Got Me". Schumacher is also clearly proud of his past achievements, demonstrated by the mid point appearance of his electro house anthem, 'Pleasure Seeker' as Elektrochemie. Speaking of electro fans of the 'real' sound of Detroit will be enthused by his inclusion of Kris Wadsworth's 'It's Time', which breaks into old school 808 drums and shuffling claps. Introspective moments from Lazarus and DJ T follow and it's only in the closing section that Schumacher reverts to the dance floor with Lopazz's "Wasted Days". It's an unusual journey, but we should expect nothing less from one of Europe's most unpredictable DJs.

Kris Wadsworth