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Focus On Remixes Part 1
PFR 140D1
24 Jun 13
Minimal/Tech House
Focus On Remixes Part 1 by Daniel Dexter on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Why So Serious? (Uner remix) - (7:52) 124 BPM
Focus On Remixes Part 1 by Daniel Dexter on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Storm (David Keno remix) - (6:12) 120 BPM
Focus On Remixes Part 1 by Daniel Dexter on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Why So Serious? - (7:55) 122 BPM
Focus On Remixes Part 1 by Daniel Dexter on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Storm - (6:13) 123 BPM
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Reasons To Be Dismal?
PFR 139D
27 May 13
Minimal/Tech House
Reasons To Be Dismal? by Foremost Poets on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Reasons To Be Dismal? (Dixon Update) - (6:46) 124 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Reasons To Be Dismal? by Foremost Poets on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Reasons To Be Dismal? (Extendedsight version) - (7:54) 123 BPM
Reasons To Be Dismal? by Foremost Poets on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Reasons To Be Dismal? (Steve Bug edit) - (7:18) 123 BPM
Reasons To Be Dismal? by Foremost Poets on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Reasons To Be Dismal? (Motorcitysoul remix) - (7:20) 123 BPM
Reasons To Be Dismal? by Foremost Poets on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Reasons To Be Dismal? (acappella) - (5:27) 123 BPM
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Ekko Traxx
PFR 138
29 Apr 13
Minimal/Tech House
Ekko Traxx by Martin Landsky on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
ET2 - (7:04) 123 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Ekko Traxx by Martin Landsky on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
ET1 - (6:38) 120 BPM
Ekko Traxx by Martin Landsky on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Let It Snow - (6:09) 120 BPM
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Review: Landsky was one of the first German artists to dabble with deep house and here he shows his mastery of the form. "ET2" is built on dubby drums and a rolling rhythm, and the mixture of shimmering chords and a seductive female vocal nestle seamlessly into this arrangement. "ET1" is more restrained; the beats are slinky and metallic, the claps reverberate subtly, but the chords still carry with them an icy edge. On "Let it Snow", Landsky reverts to his electro house past; the bass is pulsing and noisy and the grinding analogue riffs sound like a herd of monkeys crush in a metal skip.
Here
PFR 137
25 Mar 13
Minimal/Tech House
Here by Mihai Popoviciu on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Call Me - (7:52) 122 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Here by Mihai Popoviciu on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Here - (6:18) 122 BPM
Here by Mihai Popoviciu on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Curbat - (6:50) 122 BPM
Here by Mihai Popoviciu on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Low - (7:52) 122 BPM
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Focus On
PFRCD 33D
04 Mar 13
Minimal/Tech House
Focus On by Daniel Dexter on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
The Other Day - (7:10) 121 BPM
Focus On by Daniel Dexter on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Birds - (3:52) 118 BPM
Focus On by Daniel Dexter on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Night Away (feat Geraldine Roth) - (7:49) 120 BPM
Focus On by Daniel Dexter on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
No House For Old Men - (6:45) 124 BPM
Focus On by Daniel Dexter on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Raw Land - (5:15) 124 BPM
Righteous Sound by Zombie Disco Squad on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Zombie Disco Squad - "Righteous Sound" (Daniel Dexter remix) - (5:31) 124 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Focus On by Daniel Dexter on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Murder - (5:24) 120 BPM
Focus On by Daniel Dexter on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Storm - (6:15) 123 BPM
Focus On by Daniel Dexter on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Papillon - (6:29) 120 BPM
Focus On by Daniel Dexter on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Sirens - (9:48) 125 BPM
Focus On by Daniel Dexter on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Why So Serious? - (7:55) 122 BPM
Focus On by Daniel Dexter on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Into The Wild - (5:50) 122 BPM
Danube by Gender Bombs on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Gender Bombs - "Danube" (Daniel Dexter remix) - (5:04) 110 BPM
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Review: It's no surprise that Daniel Dexter's deep, jacking sound has found a home on Poker Flat; after all, this is the style that label owner Steve Bug has championed for years. What does come as a surprise however is the range of Dexter's work. "Birds" is a drummy affair, peppered with disco samples and leading into a trance build, there's the grainy, detuned bass of "No House For Old Men" and his version of Zombie Disco Squad's "Righteous Sound" sees a heavy sub-bass pitted against a reggae vocal. But Dexter's main strength is fusing deep sounds with club-primed rhythms, as he so adeptly demonstrates on the chord-heavy "Storm" and the jazzy keys of "Papillon".
No Adjustments
PFR 136D
18 Feb 13
Minimal/Tech House
No Adjustments by Steve Bug feat Foremost Poets on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
No Adjustments (Steve Bug Re-adjustment) - (6:51) 122 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
No Adjustments by Steve Bug feat Foremost Poets on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
No Adjustments (Alex Niggemann remix) - (6:54) 122 BPM
No Adjustments by Steve Bug feat Foremost Poets on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
No Adjustments (Arttu remix) - (6:38) 122 BPM
No Adjustments by Steve Bug feat Foremost Poets on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
No Adjustments (Alessio Mereu remix) - (9:31) 122 BPM
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Review: Bug is known primarily as a deep house producer, but this latest missive sees him taking a darker, more menacing approach. Maybe it's the presence of Foremost Poets that has led to this artistic swing, but there is no denying that "Adjustments" is more menacing than usual. Bug's own 'adjustment' sees a humming bass that tears and grinds and heavy claps combined to provide a backdrop for Foremost Poets' ominous vocals. Alex Niggeman takes it deeper and more chugging with his remix, but the standout remix is by Arttu; the bass is grainy, the groove abrasive and insistent - no wonder then that it sounds like Gesloten Cirkel doing house music.
Paranoid Funk Remixes
PFR 135D
14 Jan 13
Minimal/Tech House
Paranoid Funk Remixes by Alex Niggemann on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Don't Wait (Alex Flatner & LOPAZZ remix) - (8:03) 120 BPM
Paranoid Funk Remixes by Alex Niggemann on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Lovers (feat John Rydell - Andre Lodemann remix) - (6:56) 120 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Paranoid Funk Remixes by Alex Niggemann on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
I Don't Care (Salvatore Freda remix) - (8:58) 122 BPM
Paranoid Funk Remixes by Alex Niggemann on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Back 2 Basics (feat Benji - Francys remix) - (7:00) 123 BPM
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Poker Flat Recordings: Best Of 2012
PFRDD 22
21 Dec 12
Minimal/Tech House
The Composer by Martin Landsky on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Martin Landsky - "The Composer" - (8:27) 125 BPM
Bass II Bass by Simon Garcia on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Simon Garcia - "Bass II Bass" - (7:04) 119 BPM
Acid Shaking by FEX & Ron Costa on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
FEX & Ron Costa - "Acid Shaking" - (7:48) 126 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
End-Game by TJ Kong & Modular K on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
TJ Kong & Modular K - "End-Game" (feat Edward Capel) - (9:17) 126 BPM
Peace Of Mine by Nico Lahs on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Nico Lahs - "Peace Of Mine" - (8:03) 125 BPM
Don't Wait by Alex Niggemann on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Alex Niggemann - "Don't Wait" (extended mix) - (7:53) 123 BPM
The Last World Of Mr Goddard by TJ Kong & Modular K on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
TJ Kong & Modular K - "The Last World Of Mr Goddard" - (7:36) 125 BPM
Storm by Daniel Dexter on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Daniel Dexter - "Storm" - (6:13) 123 BPM
Street Therapy by Alex Niggemann on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Alex Niggemann - "Street Therapy" - (9:37) 118 BPM
Those Grooves by Steve Bug on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Steve Bug - "Those Grooves" - (9:48) 122 BPM
Don Arp by Hosh on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Hosh - "Don Arp" - (7:30) 116 BPM
My Side by Nico Lahs on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Nico Lahs - "My Side" - (7:43) 122 BPM
Always by Kyodai on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Kyodai - "Always" - (7:21) 122 BPM
No Adjustments by Steve Bug on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Steve Bug - "No Adjustments" (feat Foremost Poets) - (6:57) 122 BPM
1000 Miles by Martin Landsky on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Martin Landsky - "1000 Miles" (Laurent Garnier remix) - (6:37) 128 BPM
Knalldrang by Boris Dlugosch on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Boris Dlugosch - "Knalldrang" - (4:57) 115 BPM
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Knalldrang
PFR 134J
10 Dec 12
Minimal/Tech House
Knalldrang by Boris Dlugosch on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Knalldrang (original mix) - (4:57) 115 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Knalldrang by Boris Dlugosch on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Sweet Talk (original mix) - (6:29) 124 BPM
Knalldrang by Boris Dlugosch on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Knalldrang (Show-B remix) - (7:10) 121 BPM
Knalldrang by Boris Dlugosch on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Knalldrang (Nico Lahs remix) - (6:30) 124 BPM
Knalldrang by Boris Dlugosch on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Knalldrang (In Flagranti remix - juno exclusive track) - (7:14) 120 BPM
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Review: Veteran German house producer Dlugosch shows the new guard that he still has the magic touch. The title track is a forceful but feisty club groove, its warbling synths set to a backdrop of gurgling acid and crashing cymbals as an unknown vocalist promises sweet nothings. "Sweet Talk" is even more seductive; this time an old school ooh ooh vocal snippet is fused with swirling filters and a limber low-end rhythm. Admittedly, the remixes are of a high quality; Show B drops a deeper version of "Knalldrang", Nico Lahs swathes the arrangement in tranced out melodic layers that sweep in across his stepping rhythm and In Flagranti drops a version that pulses and jacks in all the right places.
1000 Miles (The remixes)
PFC 02D
12 Nov 12
Minimal/Tech House
1000 Miles (The remixes) by Martin Landsky on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
1000 Miles (Laurent Garnier remix) - (6:37) 128 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
1000 Miles (The remixes) by Martin Landsky on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
1000 Miles (Gerd's Geeeman remix) - (8:00) 126 BPM
1000 Miles (The remixes) by Martin Landsky on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
1000 Miles (original mix) - (7:16) 126 BPM
1000 Miles (The remixes) by Martin Landsky on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
2000 Miles (original mix) - (7:00) 125 BPM
1000 Miles (The remixes) by Martin Landsky on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
1000 Miles (Loco Dice remix) - (8:57) 122 BPM
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Noir
PFRCD 32D
01 Oct 12
Minimal/Tech House
Noir by Steve Bug on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Tell Me Why - (6:19) 123 BPM
Noir by Steve Bug on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Poison Of Choice - (4:19) 120 BPM
Noir by Steve Bug on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Serve Your Mistress - (6:11) 125 BPM
Noir by Steve Bug on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
No Adjustments (feat Foremost Poets) - (6:57) 122 BPM
Noir by Steve Bug on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
The Spiral Staircase - (3:36)
Noir by Steve Bug on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Moment Of Ease (feat Emilie Chick) - (6:49) 112 BPM
Noir by Steve Bug on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Those Grooves - (9:48) 122 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Noir by Steve Bug on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Somewhere In The Night - (5:28) 119 BPM
Noir by Steve Bug on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Farewell Friend - (4:48)
Noir by Steve Bug on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
The Seventh Victim - (5:50)
Noir by Steve Bug on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Tell Me Why (extended version) - (6:46) 123 BPM
Noir by Steve Bug on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Moment Of Ease (feat Emilie Chick - radio edit) - (3:27) 112 BPM
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Never Know EP
PFR 133
17 Sep 12
Minimal/Tech House
Never Know EP by Kyodai on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Never Know (original mix) - (8:18) 121 BPM
Never Know EP by Kyodai on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Never Know (Simon Garcia Future Funk remix) - (6:58) 120 BPM
Never Know EP by Kyodai on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Always (original mix) - (7:21) 122 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Never Know EP by Kyodai on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Hate Me Now (original mix) - (7:10) 122 BPM
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Review: The work of shadowy Japanese producer Kyodai, Never Know is more off the wall than usual Poker Flat releases. "Always", with its deep and dramatic building chords and tight claps, is similar to the direction that most of the releases on Steve Bug's label follow. However, "Hate Me Now" is radically different, with dense drums, a filtered disco loop and a vocal intoning 'have your turn' dominating. The title track shows that Kyodai is willing to take chances and its loose drummy groove houses a brooding, menacing bass and a bugged out vocal sample, the sum total sounding like a combination of Reese and St Germain.
My Side EP
PFR 132
03 Sep 12
Minimal/Tech House
My Side EP by Nico Lahs on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
My Side (original mix) - (7:43) 122 BPM
My Side EP by Nico Lahs on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
My Side (Daniel Dexter remix) - (7:21) 122 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
My Side EP by Nico Lahs on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Symptoms (original mix) - (6:41) 122 BPM
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EGO EP
PFR 131
16 Jul 12
Minimal/Tech House
EGO EP by Hosh on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Don Arp (original mix) - (7:30) 116 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
EGO EP by Hosh on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Don Arp (dub) - (7:32) 116 BPM
EGO EP by Hosh on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Facebook (original mix) - (6:13) 114 BPM
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Those Grooves
PFR 130
18 Jun 12
Minimal/Tech House
Those Grooves by Steve Bug on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Those Grooves - (9:47) 122 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Those Grooves by Steve Bug on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Tell Me Why (extended version) - (6:46) 123 BPM
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Paranoid Funk
PFRLP 31
04 Jun 12
Minimal/Tech House
Paranoid Funk by Alex Niggemann on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Street Therapy - (9:37) 118 BPM
Paranoid Funk by Alex Niggemann on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Lovers (feat John Rydell) - (4:34) 118 BPM
Paranoid Funk by Alex Niggemann on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
That Is...!? (Vinyl cut) - (7:38) 122 BPM
Paranoid Funk by Alex Niggemann on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Parentless Child (Vinyl cut) - (6:32) 118 BPM
Paranoid Funk by Alex Niggemann on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Back 2 Basics (feat Benji - Vinyl cut) - (6:55) 122 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Paranoid Funk by Alex Niggemann on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
The Sweetest Thing (feat Daniel Solar - Vinyl cut) - (7:01) 120 BPM
Paranoid Funk by Alex Niggemann on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
I Don't Care (Ride mix Vinyl cut) - (6:21) 123 BPM
Paranoid Funk by Alex Niggemann on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Easy Love (feat Florian Schirmacher - original mix) - (6:50) 123 BPM
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Storm
PFR 129
07 May 12
Minimal/Tech House
Storm by Daniel Dexter on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Storm - (6:13) 123 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Storm by Daniel Dexter on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
There Will Be Jazz - (7:13) 120 BPM
Storm by Daniel Dexter on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Murder - (5:24) 120 BPM
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Review: Daniel Dexter combines jazz and classic house and techno influences for a special release on Steve Bug's Poker Flat. The title track unfolds gradually, its Chicago drums and menacing bassy undercurrent giving way to a squalling, deranged sax solo. "There Will Be Jazz" is somewhat more nuanced, with loose tribal beats leading the track into a breakdown that spills out warm, liquid jazz riffs. However, it's on the final track, "Murder", that Dexter really hits pay dirt. There, a soaring, Reese-style bassline provides the backing for the most sensuous saxophone solo this side of vintage Dave Angel releases from the 90s.
Dream Cargoes
PFRCD 30D
16 Apr 12
Minimal/Tech House
Dream Cargoes by TJ Kong/Modular K on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Chronopolis - (6:33) 123 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Dream Cargoes by TJ Kong/Modular K on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
The Last World Of Mr Goddard - (7:36) 125 BPM
Dream Cargoes by TJ Kong/Modular K on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Dream Cargoes - (8:46) 123 BPM
Dream Cargoes by TJ Kong/Modular K on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
The Delta At Sunset - (5:50) 126 BPM
Dream Cargoes by TJ Kong/Modular K on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
End-Game (feat Edward Capel) - (9:17) 126 BPM
Dream Cargoes by TJ Kong/Modular K on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Now Wakes The Sea - (8:22)
Dream Cargoes by TJ Kong/Modular K on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Studio 5, The Stars - (8:46) 121 BPM
Dream Cargoes by TJ Kong/Modular K on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
The Sound-Sweep - (8:02) 123 BPM
Dream Cargoes by TJ Kong/Modular K on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Memories Of The Space Age - (6:39) 130 BPM
Dream Cargoes by TJ Kong/Modular K on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Now: Zero - (8:59) 126 BPM
Dream Cargoes by TJ Kong/Modular K on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Dream Cargoes (continuous DJ mix) - (1:18:00) 125 BPM
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Played by: Tj Kong
Don't Wait
PFR 128D
26 Mar 12
Minimal/Tech House
Don't Wait by Alex Niggemann on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Don't Wait (extended mix) - (7:53) 123 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Don't Wait by Alex Niggemann on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Curious (original mix) - (7:21) 118 BPM
Don't Wait by Alex Niggemann on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Don't Wait (Moodapella dub) - (7:21) 123 BPM
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Review: Alex Niggemann follows the same approach as that which led Steve Bug to set up Poker Flat many years ago. Taking inspiration from classic house music, the title track features a resonating bassline and heavy claps, which provide the basis for uplifting keys. Niggemann hasn't just taken inspiration from classic deep house, he even samples a vocal from an old house record. The key difference between the past and the present documented by Niggemann are in his usage of extended breakdowns. They are audible on the title track, but also on "Curious", where ominous chord and electro synths climax together and then drop unexpectedly. The Moodapella version of "Wait" meanwhile looks to Ibiza for inspiration, with a sultry guitar playing over Niggemann's rumbling bass.
End Game (TJ Kong remix)
PFR 127Z
19 Mar 12
Minimal/Tech House
End Game (TJ Kong remix) by TJ Kong/Modular K on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
End-Game (TJ Kong remix) - (9:22) 126 BPM
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End-Game
PFR 127D
05 Mar 12
Minimal/Tech House
End-Game by Tj Kong & Modular K feat Edward Capel on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
End-Game (original mix) - (9:17) 126 BPM
End-Game by Tj Kong & Modular K feat Edward Capel on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
End-Game (Reference remix) - (8:29) 126 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
End-Game by Tj Kong & Modular K feat Edward Capel on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
End-Game (Deep Space Orchestra remix) - (9:09) 123 BPM
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Review: Long before retro became a sonic currency du jour, Steve Bug's label was releasing killer dance floor tracks that made a nod to house music's heritage. This is certainly the case on End Game, where a sleek, trancey synth and a sexy but sullen saxophone riff call to mind the deeper, trippier end of 90s US house. The Reference version is more techno-oriented, as a rolling, filtered groove that breaks down to the sound of melodic flourishes takes prominence, but the over-riding theme is house music. This is borne out by the Deep Space Orchestra version, where clipped, stacatto drums underpin an epic, "French Kiss"-style build.
Gunslingers & Greenhorns: Poker Flat Volume 9
PFRCD 29D
27 Feb 12
Minimal/Tech House
Idiot Fair by Adultnapper on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Adultnapper - "Idiot Fair" (feat Black Light Smoke - HOSH & The Deer dub) - (7:55) 118 BPM
It Feels Wrong by James What on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
James What - "It Feels Wrong" (Lee Curtiss remix) - (7:15) 125 BPM
Who Knows Motor City by Daniel Dexter on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Daniel Dexter - "Who Knows Motor City" - (6:44) 120 BPM
Tired Of Being Wrong by Tom Taylor & Gareth Whitehead on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Tom Taylor & Gareth Whitehead - "Tired Of Being Wrong" - (7:44) 125 BPM
One Of The Ones by Alland Byallo on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Alland Byallo - "One Of The Ones" - (8:30) 124 BPM
Fleurs Du Mal by Roland Appel on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Roland Appel - "Fleurs Du Mal" - (7:46) 122 BPM
Parallel Universe by Alessio Mereu on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Alessio Mereu - "Parallel Universe" - (7:02) 124 BPM
Seven Hills by Steve Bug & Cle on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Steve Bug & Cle - "Seven Hills" (edit) - (9:01) 123 BPM
Her Black Wings by Nick Harris on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Nick Harris - "Her Black Wings" - (8:34) 123 BPM
Bliss by Sebastien San on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Sebastien San - "Bliss" - (8:36) 120 BPM
Zeit by Aeromaschine on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Aeromaschine - "Zeit" - (7:01) 120 BPM
Acid Shaking by FEX & Ron Costa on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
FEX & Ron Costa - "Acid Shaking" - (7:48) 126 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Johns Nu Disco by Geddes on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Geddes - "Johns Nu Disco" - (7:45) 120 BPM
Siam by Ribn on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Ribn - "Siam" (dub) - (5:59) 120 BPM
Time Comes by SHOW-B on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
SHOW-B - "Time Comes" - (7:57) 124 BPM
Indigo by Ian Pooley on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Ian Pooley - "Indigo" - (6:27) 124 BPM
Peace Of Mine by Nico Lahs on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Nico Lahs - "Peace Of Mine" - (8:03) 125 BPM
Lately by Alex Niggemann on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Alex Niggemann - "Lately" - (7:52) 123 BPM
It's by Alex Flatner & LOPAZZ on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Alex Flatner & LOPAZZ - "It's" - (7:22) 122 BPM
Idiot Fair by Adultnapper on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Adultnapper - "Idiot Fair" (feat Black Light Smoke) - (9:16) 118 BPM
Essample by SHOW-B on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
SHOW-B - "Essample" - (7:36) 121 BPM
It Feels Wrong by James What on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
James What - "It Feels Wrong" - (6:57) 122 BPM
2 Points After You by Alessio Mereu on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Alessio Mereu - "2 Points After You" - (7:44) 123 BPM
This by Alex Flatner & LOPAZZ on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Alex Flatner & LOPAZZ - "This" - (7:34) 122 BPM
Shipwrecked by Alland Byallo on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Alland Byallo - "Shipwrecked" - (8:11) 125 BPM
Madness by Alex Niggemann on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Alex Niggemann - "Madness" - (6:49) 123 BPM
Off The Wall by Safeword on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Safeword - "Off The Wall" - (6:16) 123 BPM
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Cavern EP
PFR 126
15 Feb 12
Minimal/Tech House
Cavern by Simon Garcia on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Simon Garcia - "Cavern" - (9:08) 120 BPM
Bass II Bass by Simon Garcia on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Simon Garcia - "Bass II Bass" - (7:04) 119 BPM
Options by Simon Garcia & Daniel Kyo on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Simon Garcia & Daniel Kyo - "Options" - (8:13) 122 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
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The Composer
PFR 125D
18 Jan 12
Minimal/Tech House
The Composer by Martin Landsky on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
The Composer (original mix) - (8:27) 125 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
The Composer by Martin Landsky on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
The Composer (Sasse remix) - (8:42) 122 BPM
The Composer by Martin Landsky on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
The Composer (dub) - (7:49) 125 BPM
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A Night Like This (The Complete remixes)
PFRDD 21
27 Dec 11
Minimal/Tech House
A Night Like This (The Complete remixes) by Steve Bug on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
A Night Like This (original mix) - (6:53) 125 BPM
A Night Like This (The Complete remixes) by Steve Bug on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
A Night Like This (Richie Hawtin A Night Like That remix) - (9:44) 124 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
A Night Like This (The Complete remixes) by Steve Bug on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
A Night Like This (Octave One remix) - (6:49) 129 BPM
A Night Like This (The Complete remixes) by Steve Bug on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
A Night Like This (Richie Hawtin A Dub Like That remix) - (7:14) 124 BPM
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Forward To The Past 2: The Acid Flashback
PFRLP 28D
19 Dec 11
Minimal/Tech House
Bass En Provence by Motorcitysoul on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Motorcitysoul - "Bass En Provence" - (6:04) 122 BPM
Sans Fin by Owain K on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Owain K - "Sans Fin" - (6:39) 126 BPM
They Are Looking At You by Vincenzo & Tyson Ballard on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Vincenzo & Tyson Ballard - "They Are Looking At You" - (8:08) 120 BPM
Generation A by Sven Tasnadi & Juno6 on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Sven Tasnadi & Juno6 - "Generation A" - (6:53) 120 BPM
Cassopolis by Sasse on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Sasse - "Cassopolis" - (6:02) 120 BPM
This Is Acid by Steve Bug on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Steve Bug - "This Is Acid" - (5:16) 122 BPM
Sleepless by KiNK & Neville Watson on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
KiNK & Neville Watson - "Sleepless" - (5:45) 123 BPM
I Can't Remember by Snuff Crew on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Snuff Crew - "I Can't Remember" - (6:56) 120 BPM
Blown by Tin Man on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Tin Man - "Blown" - (7:02) 119 BPM
Follow The Roots by Sven Tasnadi on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Sven Tasnadi - "Follow The Roots" - (8:01) 120 BPM
All I've Got by Wondercan on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Wondercan - "All I've Got" - (6:20) 122 BPM
Into The Woods by Glimpse & Will Saul on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Glimpse & Will Saul - "Into The Woods" - (7:10) 120 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
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Review: It's a sign of the 303's enduring appeal that even ten years into the so-called acid revival, Poker Flat can release a compilation of backward-looking tracks that still sound fresh. Label boss Steve Bug leads the charge here with the sexy swagger of "This is Acid", but he has also surrounded himself with some of the finest proponents of contemporary 303 abuse. These include KiNK and Neville Watson, who contribute the gurgling tones of "Sleepless" and the bleeding 303 of Sven Tasnadi & Juno 6's "Generation A". However, if there is one track that defines the otherworldly, primal jack of the acid sound, it's the repetitive whistles and subtly building tones of Tin Man's "Blown".
Idiot Fair
PFR 124D
30 Nov 11
Minimal/Tech House
Idiot Fair by Adultnapper feat Black Light Smoke on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Idiot Fair (original mix) - (9:16) 118 BPM
Idiot Fair by Adultnapper feat Black Light Smoke on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Idiot Fair (HOSH remix) - (7:52) 118 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Idiot Fair by Adultnapper feat Black Light Smoke on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Idiot Fair (dub) - (8:10) 118 BPM
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Played by: Gorge, Zee&eli
Review: Adultnapper shows that he's a tortured soul on Fair. While the title track is based on jazzy, skittish drums and features the kind of lost-it detuned chords one would expect from the US producer, it's the vocals that really make this track come alive. Strangely soulful yet sombre, the line "somebody please, try to connect me" sums up the reflective mood. Hosh's remix makes the drums dubbier and wraps a sinister acid cloak and melancholic piano lines around the vocals, while the dub version opts for a more upbeat approach. Featuring the same dubby drums, its chiming riffs and chugging groove don't detract from Adultnapper's existential crisis.
Revived Universe EP
PFD 12
02 Nov 11
Minimal/Tech House
Revived Universe EP by Alessio Mereu on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Parallel Universe - (7:00) 124 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Revived Universe EP by Alessio Mereu on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
2 Points After You - (7:44) 123 BPM
Revived Universe EP by Alessio Mereu on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Revived - (6:39) 121 BPM
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Review: Steve Bug's label has a long and proven track record of releasing new interpretations of classic house, and Universe is no exception. "2 Points After You" may wiggle and groove with the cheeky undercurrent of late 90s UK tech-house, but it also jacks to the primal sound of late 80s Chicago. "Parallel Universe" offers a similar unison, albeit with a different outcome. Its steely, driving drums are pure Terry Francis, but the swathes of acid licks and the mysterious make vocals sound inspired by Phuture. Finally, Mereu opts for a deeper approach with "Revived" as Detroit melodies vie for attention with doubled up claps.
This
PFR 123
21 Oct 11
Minimal/Tech House
This by Alex Flatner/Lopazz on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
This - (7:34) 122 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
This by Alex Flatner/Lopazz on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Hapbee - (7:52) 120 BPM
This by Alex Flatner/Lopazz on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
It's - (7:22) 122 BPM
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No House For Old Men
PFR 122
30 Sep 11
Minimal/Tech House
No House For Old Men by Daniel Dexter on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
No House For Old Men - (6:43) 124 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
No House For Old Men by Daniel Dexter on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Who Knows Motor City - (6:42) 120 BPM
No House For Old Men by Daniel Dexter on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
The Other Day - (7:09) 121 BPM
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Review: Despite its title, Daniel Dexter's new EP on Steve Bug's label mines a path that straddles both classic and current styles. The title track is a typical modern deep house affair, thanks to its filtered chords laced with insistent bleeps, but Dexter draws on the back catalogue of Reese for its purring, menacing bassline. Likewise, "Who knows Motor City" is based on a typical DJ tool tribal groove, but the use of incessant acid lines provides a glimpse of the past. Finally, "The Other Day" is a deep, reflective groove with a resonating vocal sample that recalls the work of classic house producers like Gemini.
The Poker Flat B Sides: Chapter Four (The Best Of Catalogue 76-100)
PFRDD 20
23 Sep 11
Minimal/Tech House
Always Something Better by Trentemoller on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Trentemoller - "Always Something Better" (Herbert Bubble remix) - (6:29) 115 BPM
Mescaline Circus by Dan Berkson & James What on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Dan Berkson & James What - "Mescaline Circus" - (6:26) 126 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Lazy Bastard by Martin Buttrich on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Martin Buttrich - "Lazy Bastard" - (7:32) 123 BPM
Halo by Guido Schneider on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Guido Schneider - "Halo" - (8:34) 126 BPM
Dry by Steve Bug on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Steve Bug - "Dry" - (5:49) 123 BPM
Moan by Trentemoller on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Trentemoller - "Moan" (Trentemoeller remix) - (7:25) 120 BPM
Let Me Dance by Martin Landsky on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Martin Landsky - "Let Me Dance" - (8:59) 125 BPM
Life Like by Aril Brikha on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Aril Brikha - "Life Like" - (5:48) 129 BPM
Acid Tonic by WiNK on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
WiNK - "Acid Tonic" - (7:54) 125 BPM
Runny by D'julz on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
D'julz - "Runny" (Berkson & What remix) - (7:48) 126 BPM
Fire by Jeff Samuel on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Jeff Samuel - "Fire" (Claude VonStroke & Like Fiyaa remix) - (6:29) 125 BPM
Needles by Raudive on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Raudive - "Needles" (Steve Bug remix) - (7:19) 125 BPM
Iron Daily by Steve Bug & Cle on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Steve Bug & Cle - "Iron Daily" - (6:32) 123 BPM
The Whisper Had It by Simon Flower on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Simon Flower - "The Whisper Had It" - (9:44) 120 BPM
Towards Buleaux by Martini Bros on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Martini Bros - "Towards Buleaux" - (7:10) 126 BPM
Cru Sauvage by Steve Bug on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Steve Bug - "Cru Sauvage" - (7:18) 124 BPM
Cold Eyes by Martin Landsky on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Martin Landsky - "Cold Eyes" (version 2) - (7:53) 126 BPM
Reflections by Dan Berkson & James What on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Dan Berkson & James What - "Reflections" (feat Robert Owens) - (8:19) 125 BPM
Nomads by Cle on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Cle - "Nomads" - (5:14) 126 BPM
Coke by Ryo Murakami on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Ryo Murakami - "Coke" - (9:00) 124 BPM
The Phantom Image by Vincenzo on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Vincenzo - "The Phantom Image" - (8:36) 125 BPM
Move With Me by David Durango on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
David Durango - "Move With Me" - (9:02) 123 BPM
Hello, I Must Be Going by Donnacha Costello on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Donnacha Costello - "Hello, I Must Be Going" - (6:46) 123 BPM
Before Light by DJ T on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
DJ T - "Before Light" - (8:31) 125 BPM
House Of God by DHS on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
DHS - "House Of God" (Phonique remix) - (7:13) 123 BPM
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It Feels Wrong
PFR 121D
31 Aug 11
Minimal/Tech House
It Feels Wrong by James What on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
It Feels Wrong (original mix) - (6:57) 122 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
It Feels Wrong by James What on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
It Feels Wrong (Lee Curtiss remix) - (7:15) 125 BPM
It Feels Wrong by James What on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
In The Dark (original mix) - (7:35) 123 BPM
It Feels Wrong by James What on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Work What I Have (original mix) - (7:49) 124 BPM
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Review: James McGarvie-Munn aka James What flies solo for this outing on Steve Bug's label. While the London producer is best known for his collaborations with Dan Berkson, this release shows that he's adept at working on his own. On "It Feels Wrong", dubby drums play host to strung out vocals intoning the track's title and some trippy 303 action, while "In The Dark" has a woozy feeling and more warbling, out-there acid lines. Finally, Lee Curtiss reworks the title track. Focusing on the acid licks, he adds in some chiming percussion to make for a swaggering tech-house groove.
The Poker Flat A Sides: Chapter Four (The Best Of Catalogue 76-100)
PFRDD 19
17 Aug 11
Minimal/Tech House
Always Something Better by Trentemoller on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Trentemoller - "Always Something Better" (Trentemoeller remix) - (7:57) 123 BPM
Cantina by Dan Berkson & James What on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Dan Berkson & James What - "Cantina" (original mix) - (8:17) 126 BPM
Cloudy Bay by Martin Buttrich on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Martin Buttrich - "Cloudy Bay" (original mix) - (10:35) 125 BPM
Transmission by Guido Schneider on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Guido Schneider - "Transmission" (feat Florian Schirmacher - original mix) - (9:03) 125 BPM
Wet by Steve Bug on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Steve Bug - "Wet" (original mix) - (8:46) 125 BPM
Moan by Trentemoller on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Trentemoller - "Moan" (Radio Slaves remix for K) - (11:23) 124 BPM
Let Me Dance by Martin Landsky on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Martin Landsky - "Let Me Dance" (Sebo K remix) - (7:35) 125 BPM
Akire by Aril Brikha on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Aril Brikha - "Akire" (original mix) - (8:06) 131 BPM
Thick As Thieves by WiNK on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
WiNK - "Thick As Thieves" (original mix) - (9:58) 127 BPM
Runny by D'julz on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
D'julz - "Runny" (original mix) - (6:42) 126 BPM
Fire by Jeff Samuel on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Jeff Samuel - "Fire" (original mix) - (7:28) 126 BPM
Zeitgeist by Raudive on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Raudive - "Zeitgeist" (original mix) - (6:53) 125 BPM
Behind The Curtains by Steve Bug & Cle on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Steve Bug & Cle - "Behind The Curtains" (original mix) - (7:42) 123 BPM
The Whisper Had It by Simon Flower on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Simon Flower - "The Whisper Had It" (Redshapes discodub) - (7:21) 118 BPM
From Buleaux by Martini Bros on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Martini Bros - "From Buleaux" (Konrad Black remix) - (7:54) 124 BPM
A World Without by Steve Bug on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Steve Bug - "A World Without" (original mix) - (7:51) 123 BPM
Man High by Martin Landsky on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Martin Landsky - "Man High" (original mix) - (7:12) 125 BPM
Onika by Dan Berkson & James What on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Dan Berkson & James What - "Onika" (original mix) - (8:03) 126 BPM
Nomads by Cle on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Cle - "Nomads" (Matthias Tanzmann remix) - (8:07) 125 BPM
Down The Sky by Ryo Murakami on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Ryo Murakami - "Down The Sky" (Argy remix) - (6:49) 120 BPM
The Fruit Fly by Vincenzo on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Vincenzo - "The Fruit Fly" (The Fruity Bug edit) - (6:03) 123 BPM
Days Like These by Patrick Chardronnet on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Patrick Chardronnet - "Days Like These" (original mix) - (8:18) 126 BPM
Christmas Tree by Raudive on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Raudive - "Christmas Tree" (original mix) - (7:29) 125 BPM
After Dark by DJ T on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
DJ T - "After Dark" (original mix) - (8:22) 125 BPM
House Of God by DHS on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
DHS - "House Of God" (Martin Landsky remix) - (7:56) 127 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
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Review: As the title suggests, this compilation is culled from the fourth quarter of Poker Flat's catalogue, and what impresses most is its diversity. Clearly favouring an open-minded approach to A&R, Bug's label casts its net far and wide and covers a wide range of styles. From the menacing bass and symphonic flourishes of Martin Buttrich's neon trance "Cloudy Bay", through to the minimalistic groove and lullaby chants of Gudio Schneider's "Transmission" and into the sick, dubby house of Radioslave's remix of Trentemoller's "Moan", this compilation succeeds in representing many of modern electronic music's facets. By including the dreamy, Detroit pads of Aril Brikha's "Amire" and the atmospheric filters of Redshape's remix of Simon Flower, it also captures new interpretations of classic styles.
Talk About EP
PFD 11
08 Jul 11
Minimal/Tech House
Talk About EP by Andrade on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Talk About (original mix) - (6:15) 124 BPM
Talk About EP by Andrade on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Lies (original mix) - (6:45) 124 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Talk About EP by Andrade on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
All In (original mix) - (6:28) 123 BPM
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Review: It sounds like Andrade was weaned on some of the late 90s and early 00s tackle! "All In" boasts the jarring discordance of electro house before it became a hipster soundtrack and "Lies" is an acid-tinged rolling groove with a vocal narrative about loneliness. However, it's the title track that stands out here: as it progresses, the niggling riff sounds like the modern version of the one that drives Josh Wink's "Don't Laugh", but it's the bad ass bassline, a booming sub that could have been spawned after years spent listening to London tech-house and 2-step, that really captures the imagination.
Selected Files - Best Of Poker Flat Digital Vol 1
PFRDD 18
08 Jul 11
Minimal/Tech House
Pure Liquid by Manik on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Manik - "Pure Liquid" (original mix) - (6:53) 123 BPM
My Groove by Daryl Stay on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Daryl Stay - "My Groove" (Vincenzo remix) - (8:06) 123 BPM
Control by Jay Tripwire presents 8 Channels on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Jay Tripwire presents 8 Channels - "Control" (original mix) - (7:10) 125 BPM
Prey Tell by Russ Gabriel on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Russ Gabriel - "Prey Tell" (original mix) - (8:01) 123 BPM
The Last by Animal Trainer on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Animal Trainer - "The Last" (Jay Shepheard remix) - (7:32) 123 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Give Me Up by David Durango on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
David Durango - "Give Me Up" (original mix) - (6:52) 122 BPM
Warmathene by Ed Davenport on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Ed Davenport - "Warmathene" (MyMy reduction) - (7:43) 123 BPM
4 Lally by Gamal Kabar on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Gamal Kabar - "4 Lally" (Burnski remix) - (8:48) 125 BPM
Delic by Ryo Murakami on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Ryo Murakami - "Delic" (original mix) - (6:19) 122 BPM
Mosaic by David Durango on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
David Durango - "Mosaic" (original mix) - (7:18) 123 BPM
The First by Animal Trainer on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Animal Trainer - "The First" (original mix) - (8:28) 124 BPM
Warmathene by Ed Davenport on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Ed Davenport - "Warmathene" (original mix) - (7:47) 123 BPM
The Bored Hound by Russ Gabriel on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Russ Gabriel - "The Bored Hound" (original mix) - (7:54) 123 BPM
Jasuto by Daryl Stay on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Daryl Stay - "Jasuto" (original mix) - (6:31) 125 BPM
Good 4 Me by Manik on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Manik - "Good 4 Me" (original mix) - (5:54) 120 BPM
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Seven Hills
PFR 120D
17 Jun 11
Deep House
Seven Hills by Steve Bug/Cle on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Seven Hills - (9:38) 123 BPM
Seven Hills by Steve Bug/Cle on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Monkey Shoulder - (8:05) 121 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Seven Hills by Steve Bug/Cle on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Shadows - (7:36) 123 BPM
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Review: Steve Bug may be influenced by the sounds of classic house, but on this EP the Poker Flat owner shows that he and Cle have their own vision. Therefore, while the title tack revolves around a predatory bass, a succession of techy stabs pushes it into a breakdown, while the icy chords have an unquestionable spine-tingling effect. Similarly on "Monkey Shoulder", the duo borrow the driving, crashing snare drums from Chicago and the evocative pads sound like pre-disco Morgan Geist. Ironically, although it forgoes using Chicago's jacking past, "Shadows" is most in keeping with the city's past. In particular, the prowling bass and almost dainty, delicate melodies are reminiscent of classic Larry Heard.
Lately
PFR 119
27 May 11
Minimal/Tech House
Lately by Alex Niggemann on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Lately - (7:52) 123 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Lately by Alex Niggemann on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Madness - (6:49) 123 BPM
Lately by Alex Niggemann on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Smash Your Face - (7:12) 125 BPM
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Came Down In Time
PFR 118
28 Apr 11
Minimal/Tech House
Came Down In Time by SHOW B on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Far Down (original mix) - (7:52) 122 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Came Down In Time by SHOW B on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Time Comes (original mix) - (7:57) 124 BPM
Came Down In Time by SHOW B on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Time Comes (dub) - (7:14) 123 BPM
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Played by: Benny Grauer
Review: Steve Bug's label proves that its A&Ring is as spot on as ever with Come Down In Time. "Far Down" is a gloriously languid deep house track, its deep chords building over an elastic bassline. However, it's "Time Comes" that really impresses: sampling liberally from old dub reggae records, its lurching rhythm and vocal toasting snippets are tempered by steely staccato drums and a system-levelling bass. But that's not all: as the track progresses, Show B introduces jangling melodies lines that are reminiscent of early Villalobos tracks. The dub version is more dance floor friendly, but here too, the combination of heavy bass and sublime melodies drives the arrangement.
Forward To The Past
PFRCD 27D
07 Apr 11
Minimal/Tech House
Jack Is Back by Steve Bug on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Steve Bug - "Jack Is Back" (original mix) - (8:22) 123 BPM
V2U by Martin Landsky on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Martin Landsky - "V2U" (original mix) - (7:35) 123 BPM
Night Time Raw by KiNK & Neville Watson on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
KiNK & Neville Watson - "Night Time Raw" (original mix) - (6:16)
Hot For You by Sasse on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Sasse - "Hot For You" (original mix) - (7:30) 121 BPM
Elements Of Fife by The Revenge on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
The Revenge - "Elements Of Fife" (main mix) - (7:24) 124 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Pancake by Ribn on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Ribn - "Pancake" (original mix) - (5:38) 120 BPM
Patterns In The Dark by Polus on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Polus - "Patterns In The Dark" (original mix) - (7:41) 124 BPM
The Maze by Deetron on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Deetron - "The Maze" (original mix) - (6:11) 122 BPM
Feel It (Don't Cha Know) by Cle on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Cle - "Feel It (Don't Cha Know)" (original mix) - (7:06) 122 BPM
Jack Shit by TJ Kong & Modular K on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
TJ Kong & Modular K - "Jack Shit" (original mix) - (5:53) 115 BPM
Shoulder Pad by Cab Drivers on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Cab Drivers - "Shoulder Pad" (original mix) - (5:14) 124 BPM
Funny Green Hat by Redshape on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Redshape - "Funny Green Hat" (Altered mix) - (6:45) 125 BPM
Muzik Is by Cle on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Cle - "Muzik Is" (original mix) - (7:47) 124 BPM
Elements Of Fife by The Revenge on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
The Revenge - "Elements Of Fife" (Tone mix) - (7:16) 123 BPM
Funny Green Hat by Redshape on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Redshape - "Funny Green Hat" (original mix) - (6:49) 125 BPM
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Review: Steve Bug has never made a secret of his love of Chicago house, and on his latest label compilation, delivers the eerie synths and doubled-up claps of "Jack Is Back". Like-mind Martin Landsky also focused on Chicago with his bass-heavy "V2U" and Redshape's view of the Windy City is coloured by the slamming acid of "Funny Green Hat". Deeper house influences are also audible - on Deetron's "The Maze" and Ribn's "Pancake", a paean to Carl Craig at his most sensual. However, the contribution that impresses most is KiNK & Neville Watson's "Night Time Raw", which forges LFO-style bleeps to the duo's usual jacking, insistent rhythms. It's a case of one step back and three steps forward.
Jack Is Back
PFR 117D
18 Mar 11
Minimal/Tech House
Jack Is Back by Steve Bug on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Steve Bug - "Jack Is Back" (original mix) - (8:22) 123 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
V2U by Martin Landsky on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Martin Landsky - "V2U" (original mix) - (7:35) 123 BPM
Reaching Out by Cle on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Cle - "Reaching Out" - (6:59) 124 BPM
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Review: Despite its perception as a minimal label, Poker Flat has always pushed Chicago-influenced elements, so the 'back' part of the release's title is a little misleading. More importantly though is the artists' ability to mould their own take on this timeless sound. Steve Bug does this by using a stuttering 'j-j-j-j-jack' vocal sample and tougher than usual beats on the title track, while on "V2U" Martin Landsky dispenses with the ominous sound of "1000 Miles" in favour of a more understated but equally menacing bass, fused with rasping percussion. Best of all though is Cle's "Reaching Out", which combines a "Washing Machine"-style churning bassline with eerie synth lines.
Fleurs Du Mal
PFR 116D
04 Mar 11
Minimal/Tech House
Fleurs Du Mal by Roland Appel on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Fleurs Du Mal (original mix) - (7:44) 122 BPM
Fleurs Du Mal by Roland Appel on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Black Leather (original mix) - (6:34) 125 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Fleurs Du Mal by Roland Appel on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Rosario (original mix) - (7:48) 123 BPM
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Review: German producer Roland Appel's "Dark Solder" was one of the most played house records of recent years, and it sounds like "Fleurs Du Mal" may emulate it. Appel's productions are straightforward yet full of feeling and the chord-heavy title track is a case in point, building to the sound of spooky vocal samples and filtered bass stabs. The end result is an eerie, utterly distinctive tech-house track. "Rosario" is a crisper drum track that also features building chord sequences, but it's "Black Leather" that steals the glory. Based on a relatively similar framework, its chiming bells are enchanting and, coupled with a wailing banshee, makes for the spookiest, tranciest (with a small 't') house this side of David Alvarado.
Mosaic EP
PFD10
25 Feb 11
Minimal/Tech House
Mosaic EP by David Durango on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Mosaic - (7:18) 123 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Mosaic EP by David Durango on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Foreva - (7:39) 122 BPM
Mosaic EP by David Durango on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Domp - (7:59) 122 BPM
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Review: Although he has released on other respected labels like NRK and Meerestief, Durango's natural home is Poker Flat. This is apparent on Mosaic, where he succeeds in amalgamating brittle, understated beats with dreamy chords and pulsing basslines. While the title track unfolds to the sound of a tranced out chord sequence and tight claps, it's really "Foreva" that captures what the label is about, featuring breathy vocal samples, dreamy melodies and the kind of snaking basslines that prevail in Steve Bug's DJ sets. By contrast, the organic drums of "Domp" almost sound out of place, but the repetitive vocal sample intoning the track's title ensure that it's never too far from the Poker Flat style.
What Is Who? EP
PFD 09
21 Jan 11
Minimal/Tech House
What Is Who? EP by Manik on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Pure Liquid - (6:53) 123 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
What Is Who? EP by Manik on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
What Is Who? - (6:02) 124 BPM
What Is Who? EP by Manik on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Good 4 Me - (5:54) 120 BPM
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Played by: G Rom, Tiger Stripes
Review: US producer MANIK has released for Ovum, but the What Is Who EP sees him adapt seamlessly to the Poker Flat in-house style. In fact, the tumbling drums, sombre bass and nagging acid line on "Pure Liquid" suggest that MANIK was destined to release on Steve Bug's label. The title track supports this notion, with MANIK again deploying an insidious 303, but this time combining it with the kind of detuned synth riff that wouldn't sound out of place on a Martini Bros release. Finally, "Good4Me" is reminiscent of Martin Landsky's releases, with doubled up claps and jarring tonal stabs sounding like a malfunctioning computer game - further proof that MANIK has found his true home.
Discovaries
PFR 115
03 Dec 10
Minimal/Tech House
Discovaries by Alland Byallo on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Discovaries - (8:32) 123 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Discovaries by Alland Byallo on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Shipwrecked - (8:11) 125 BPM
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The Poker Flat B Sides: Chapter Three (The Best Of Catalogue 51-75)
PFRDD 17
19 Nov 10
Minimal/Tech House
Nurse Hurse Jack Move by Detroit Grand Pubahs on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Detroit Grand Pubahs - "Nurse Hurse Jack Move" (Invasion Of The Body Jackers remix) - (8:49) 136 BPM
Flight To Tokyo by John Tejada on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
John Tejada - "Flight To Tokyo" (original mix) - (5:36) 127 BPM
Oh My Buffer by Guido Schneider meets Jens Bond on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Guido Schneider meets Jens Bond - "Oh My Buffer" (Jeff Samuel remix) - (6:55) 123 BPM
FM Safari by Martin Landsky on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Martin Landsky - "FM Safari" (original mix) - (6:43) 124 BPM
Sweet'n Squeaky by Bug & Tanzmann on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Bug & Tanzmann - "Sweet'n Squeaky" (original mix) - (7:06) 127 BPM
Chameleon by Trentemoller on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Trentemoller - "Chameleon" (original mix) - (7:56) 122 BPM
Shake It by Chardronnet vs Afrilounge on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Chardronnet vs Afrilounge - "Shake It" (original mix) - (6:58) 126 BPM
Joystick by Martini Bros on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Martini Bros - "Joystick" (original mix) - (7:37) 125 BPM
I Can't Get Up by Martin Landsky on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Martin Landsky - "I Can't Get Up" (original mix) - (7:12) 126 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Hide & Seek by Argy on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Argy - "Hide & Seek" (original mix) - (5:31) 128 BPM
Minimal Fox by Trentemoller on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Trentemoller - "Minimal Fox" (original mix) - (7:16) 123 BPM
Joni by Limacon on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Limacon - "Joni" (original mix) - (6:14) 124 BPM
Mistaken Identity by Sammy Dee & Guido Schneider on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Sammy Dee & Guido Schneider - "Mistaken Identity" (original mix) - (7:54) 129 BPM
Tigerchild by Sian on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Sian - "Tigerchild" (original mix) - (5:38) 126 BPM
WTUS by Martini Bros on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Martini Bros - "WTUS" (original mix) - (6:11) 116 BPM
I-Thought by Steve Bug on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Steve Bug - "I-Thought" (original mix) - (6:05) 127 BPM
Poke Her Flat by Argy on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Argy - "Poke Her Flat" (original mix) - (6:27) 125 BPM
Asanebo by John Tejada on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
John Tejada - "Asanebo" (original mix) - (6:18) 124 BPM
Shock by Bug & Tanzmann on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Bug & Tanzmann - "Shock" (original mix) - (7:28) 125 BPM
If I Was A Man by Dan Berkson & James What on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Dan Berkson & James What - "If I Was A Man" (original mix) - (7:16) 125 BPM
Vamp by Trentemoller on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Trentemoller - "Vamp" (Vinyl edit) - (5:11) 120 BPM
Tulips by Martini Bros on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Martini Bros - "Tulips" (original mix) - (5:19) 123 BPM
1000 Miles by Martin Landsky on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Martin Landsky - "1000 Miles" (Loco Dice remix) - (8:57) 122 BPM
The Waves by Argy on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Argy - "The Waves" (original mix) - (6:42) 126 BPM
Erotic Illusions by Nick Holder on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Nick Holder - "Erotic Illusions" (Triple T OV mix by Steve Bug & Martin Landsky) - (6:06) 126 BPM
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Played by: Audited Beats
Sweat (On The Walls) (The remixes)
PFC 01D
15 Nov 10
Minimal/Tech House
Sweat (On The Walls) (The remixes) by John Tejada on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Sweat (On The Walls) (Martin Landsky remix) - (7:44) 125 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Sweat (On The Walls) (The remixes) by John Tejada on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Sweat (On The Walls) (original mix) - (5:49) 127 BPM
Sweat (On The Walls) (The remixes) by John Tejada on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Sweat (On The Walls) (Donnacha Costello remix) - (8:46) 127 BPM
Sweat (On The Walls) (The remixes) by John Tejada on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Sweat (On The Walls) (Xox 2004 mix) - (6:18) 127 BPM
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The Last
PFD 08
29 Oct 10
Minimal/Tech House
The Last by Animal Trainer on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
The Last (original mix) - (8:45) 124 BPM
The Last by Animal Trainer on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
The Last (Jay Shepheard remix) - (7:32) 123 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
The Last by Animal Trainer on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
The First (original mix) - (8:28) 124 BPM
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Played by: Animal Trainer
The Poker Flat A Sides: Chapter Three (the best of catalogue 51-75)
PFRDD 16I
22 Oct 10
Minimal/Tech House
Surrender by Detroit Grand Pubahs on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Detroit Grand Pubahs - "Surrender" (Martin Landsky remix) - (6:16) 124 BPM
Sweat (On The Walls) by John Tejada on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
John Tejada - "Sweat (On The Walls)" - (5:49) 127 BPM
Oh My Buffer by Guido Schneider meets Jens Bond on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Guido Schneider meets Jens Bond - "Oh My Buffer" - (7:27) 127 BPM
FM Safari by Martin Landsky on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Martin Landsky - "FM Safari" (Patrick Chardronnets Silent Snake mix) - (8:22) 124 BPM
Byte The Frog by Bug & Tanzmann on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Bug & Tanzmann - "Byte The Frog" - (7:12) 126 BPM
Polar Shift by Trentemoller on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Trentemoller - "Polar Shift" - (8:27) 126 BPM
Phonix by Chardronnet vs Afrilounge on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Chardronnet vs Afrilounge - "Phonix" - (8:01) 126 BPM
Darkroom by Martini Bros on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Martini Bros - "Darkroom" - (6:18) 128 BPM
Back (Go For The) by Martin Landsky on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Martin Landsky - "Back (Go For The)" - (6:53) 123 BPM
Love Dose by Argy on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Argy - "Love Dose" (Luciano remix) - (6:41) 126 BPM
Sunstroke by Trentemoller on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Trentemoller - "Sunstroke" - (8:23) 124 BPM
Catch by Limacon on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Limacon - "Catch" (Sten remix) - (7:21) 129 BPM
Styleways by Sammy Dee & Guido Schneider on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Sammy Dee & Guido Schneider - "Styleways" - (7:26) 130 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Sei by Sian on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Sian - "Sei" (Steve Bug remix) - (7:48) 124 BPM
Sid by Martini Bros on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Martini Bros - "Sid" - (5:24) 126 BPM
Smackman by Steve Bug on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Steve Bug - "Smackman" - (7:18) 126 BPM
Night Ritual by Argy on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Argy - "Night Ritual" - (5:44) 128 BPM
Big City Music by John Tejada on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
John Tejada - "Big City Music" - (6:27) 126 BPM
Shick by Bug & Tanzmann on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Bug & Tanzmann - "Shick" - (8:17) 125 BPM
The Dig by Dan Berkson & James What on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Dan Berkson & James What - "The Dig" - (7:44) 126 BPM
Killer Kat by Trentemoller on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Trentemoller - "Killer Kat" - (7:06) 124 BPM
Spoonful Of Lovin' by Martini Bros on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Martini Bros - "Spoonful Of Lovin'" - (5:16) 123 BPM
1000 Miles by Martin Landsky on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Martin Landsky - "1000 Miles" - (7:16) 126 BPM
La Pasion by Argy on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Argy - "La Pasion" - (7:14) 124 BPM
Erotic Illusions by Nick Holder on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Nick Holder - "Erotic Illusions" (TTR mix by Steve Bug & Martin Landsky) - (8:17) 126 BPM
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Played by: Lee Burridge
The Poker Flat A Sides: Chapter Three (the Best Of Catalogue 51-75)
PFRDD 16
22 Oct 10
Minimal/Tech House
Surrender by Detroit Grand Pubahs on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Detroit Grand Pubahs - "Surrender" (Martin Landsky remix) - (6:16) 124 BPM
Sweat (On The Walls) by John Tejada on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
John Tejada - "Sweat (On The Walls)" (original mix) - (5:49) 127 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Oh My Buffer by Guido Schneider meets Jens Bond on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Guido Schneider meets Jens Bond - "Oh My Buffer" (original mix) - (7:27) 127 BPM
FM Safari by Martin Landsky on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Martin Landsky - "FM Safari" (Patrick Chardronnets Silent Snake mix) - (8:22) 124 BPM
Byte The Frog by Bug & Tanzmann on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Bug & Tanzmann - "Byte The Frog" (original mix) - (7:12) 126 BPM
Polar Shift by Trentemoller on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Trentemoller - "Polar Shift" (original mix) - (8:27) 126 BPM
Phonix by Chardronnet vs Afrilounge on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Chardronnet vs Afrilounge - "Phonix" (original mix) - (8:01) 126 BPM
Darkroom by Martini Bros on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Martini Bros - "Darkroom" (original mix) - (6:18) 128 BPM
Back (Go For The) by Martin Landsky on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Martin Landsky - "Back (Go For The)" (original mix) - (6:53) 123 BPM
Love Dose by Argy on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Argy - "Love Dose" (Luciano remix) - (6:41) 126 BPM
Sunstroke by Trentemoller on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Trentemoller - "Sunstroke" (original mix) - (8:23) 124 BPM
Catch by Limacon on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Limacon - "Catch" (Sten remix) - (7:21) 129 BPM
Styleways by Sammy Dee & Guido Schneider on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Sammy Dee & Guido Schneider - "Styleways" (original mix) - (7:26) 130 BPM
Sei by Sian on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Sian - "Sei" (Steve Bug remix) - (7:48) 124 BPM
Sid by Martini Bros on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Martini Bros - "Sid" (original mix) - (5:24) 126 BPM
Smackman by Steve Bug on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Steve Bug - "Smackman" (original mix) - (7:18) 126 BPM
Night Ritual by Argy on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Argy - "Night Ritual" (original mix) - (5:44) 128 BPM
Big City Music by John Tejada on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
John Tejada - "Big City Music" (original mix) - (6:27) 126 BPM
Shick by Bug & Tanzmann on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Bug & Tanzmann - "Shick" (original mix) - (8:17) 125 BPM
The Dig by Dan Berkson & James What on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Dan Berkson & James What - "The Dig" (original mix) - (7:44) 126 BPM
Killer Kat by Trentemoller on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Trentemoller - "Killer Kat" (original mix) - (7:06) 124 BPM
Spoonful Of Lovin by Martini Bros on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Martini Bros - "Spoonful Of Lovin" (original mix) - (5:16) 123 BPM
1000 miles by Martin Landsky on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Martin Landsky - "1000 miles" (original mix) - (7:16) 126 BPM
La Pasion by Argy on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Argy - "La Pasion" (original mix) - (7:14) 124 BPM
Erotic Illusions by Nick Holder on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Nick Holder - "Erotic Illusions" (TTR mix by Steve Bug & Martin Landsky) - (8:17) 126 BPM
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Dinosaurs
PFR 114JUNO
15 Oct 10
Minimal/Tech House
Dinosaurs by Alex Flatner/Lopazz on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Dinosaurs (original mix) - (7:39) 126 BPM
Dinosaurs by Alex Flatner/Lopazz on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Dinosaurs (Paul Woolford's Mannheim Beatdown remix) - (8:14) 125 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Dinosaurs by Alex Flatner/Lopazz on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Dinosaurs (Wareika remix) - (10:58) 120 BPM
Dinosaurs by Alex Flatner/Lopazz on Poker Flat Germany Cue Track
Dinosaurs (Benny Grauer remix - juno exclusive track) - (7:53) 126 BPM
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