In the Mix: The Sound of the Fourth Season

by Rob TheakstonIn the annals of German techno, few have the credence and impressive resumé of Sven Väth. This fourth installment of his In the Mix series brilliantly shows Väth's refusal to be pigeonholed by a specific genre, weaving through electronic styles seamlessly from start to finish. Contributions from LFO, Carl Craig, and Funk d'Void help craft a fierce first disc of tech-house perfect for the late hours of the night into the early hours of the morning. The second disc features selections curated for early-afternoon sessions and relaxed atmospheres, featuring contributions from Lusine, Ricardo Villalobos, and indie/electronic heroes Dntel. It's every bit as gripping as it is hypnotic and proves once again how Väth is simply in an elite class few DJs can touch.