DFA Records Compilation #2

by DFA COMPILATION 2 / VARIOUS

Overview

One of the most consistently creative indie labels gathers up more than enough tracks to necessitate a second compilation. DFA Compilation #2 is three times the size of #1, using the first two discs to compile tracks new and old, while providing a DJ mix on the third. Since the initial batch of 12" releases, the label has expanded its sound and roster at a steady pace. Two of the most notable tracks come from the Delia Gonzalez & Gavin Russom single released in early 2004; "El Monte" is trippy ambient that falls somewhere between Cluster and Manuel Goettsching, while the DFA mix of "Rise" lays electronic percolations and light whipcracks over a four-four disco beat. The terrifically obnoxious "Crass Mix" of LCD Soundsystem's "Yeah" begins as moderately absorbing disco-punk until working itself into a chaotic, screeching acid lather. Some older B-sides are dusted off as well, for both better and worse; sounding like an electro/dub version of a long-lost post-punk A-side, LCD's "Beat Connection" warrants more spins than the borderline novelty hit "Losing My Edge" (as heard on DFA Compilation #1), while the Rapture's Captain Sensible-quoting "Alabama Sunshine" scrawls and stammers for three shrill minutes. A handful of exclusives and future singles round out discs one and two. Beyond a trio of Juan Maclean tracks -- none of which happen to be as dancefloor-friendly as his three A-sides to date -- the most-anticipated track is a vibrant re-imagined version of "Bellhead" from innovative (and recently resuscitated) percussion troupe Liquid Liquid. On disc three, the label's Tim Goldsworthy and Tim Sweeney shrewdly mix several of the tracks heard on the first two, and include a few that aren't present -- such as the sparkling silicone disco-funk of the Juan Maclean's "Give Me Every Little Thing" and the DFA edit of the Rapture's "Echoes." This is the greatest attraction of the whole package. While the package's bulkiness is liable to yield complaints of hubristic overindulgence, it's priced far less than a typical three-disc set. ~ Andy Kellman

Product Details

Release Date:	06/03/2022
Label:	DFA RECORDS
UPC:	0829732214017

Album Credits

Performance Credits

The DFA   Primary Artist
The Rapture   Primary Artist
LCD Soundsystem   Primary Artist
Liquid Liquid   Primary Artist
Delia Gonzalez & Gavin Russom   Primary Artist
The Juan MacLean   Primary Artist
Black Dice   Primary Artist
J.O.Y.   Primary Artist
Black Leotard Front   Primary Artist
Pixeltan   Primary Artist
Tim Goldsworthy   Synthesizer Bass
Eric Broucek   Vocals
Nancy Whang   Vocals
Mandy Coon   Vocals

Technical Credits

Tim Goldsworthy   Mixing,Composer,Programming,Executive Producer,Arranger
The Rapture   Producer
The DFA   Mixing,Composer,Engineer,Producer,Remixing,Performer,Programming,Instrumentation
Liquid Liquid   Composer
Delia Gonzalez & Gavin Russom   Arranger,Composer,Performer
Yoshimi P-We   Performer
The Eye   Remixing
Tim Sweeney   Mixing
Christian Holstad   Arranger,Composer,Performer
Jonathan Galkin   Executive Producer
Kudo   Performer
Timothy Saccenti   Photography
Andy Sarroff   Engineer
Mike Vadino   Cover Design
James Murphy   Composer,Performer,Executive Producer
Kan Takagi   Composer,Performer
Danny Schmidt   Performer
Paul Gold   Mastering
Steve Revitte   Mixing,Producer
Eric Broucek   Producer,Assistant
Nancy Whang   Composer,Performer
The Juan MacLean   Composer
Black Dice   Composer
Black Leotard Front   Performer
Gavin Russom   Arranger,Composer,Performer
Delia Gonzalez   Composer
Pixeltan   Composer