Near essential for those into tech-house sound
Richard Diaz | 02/24/2002
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Here's a case where effort pays off. The Timewriter (Jean F. Cochois) succeeds with his first mix album by simply trying harder, shuffling twenty one tracks into an all-encompassing ride through house music. Asbefitting someone signed to German label Plastic City, the vibe generally favors a tech-beat shuffle with deeper sounds: soulful chugger "Say a Little Prayer," the beautiful Ananda Project "Cascades of Colour (Journey to Color mix)" and whispering wonder "Staticy" being the notables. Yet there's plenty to groove on as he taps likeminded producers Halo Varga, Sharam J & Nick K, and Onionz for a punchy, dubby dance-minded middle section. Winding down with three of his own melancholy pieces shows Timewriter at his best, making Deep Train near-essential for anyone into the tech-house sound. 4.5 stars"