Including the majority of the contents from four singles
Dave Angel recorded for R&S Records (and subsidiaries) during 1992-93,
Classics distills the early career of one of the best straightahead British techno producers. Never as consciously "intelligent" as Warp acts like
the Black Dog and
B12,
Angel navigated the divide between techno for head and heart with apparent ease, balancing his hard-hitting percussion attack with moody effects and a sense of atmosphere. Many of his best productions are on this collection, including "Bounce Back," "Jungle Love," "Free Flow" and "Brother from Jazz." In total, the individual moments on
Classics rival
Angel's later album productions. ~ John Bush