Michael MayerBest Michael Mayer Albums Ranked

KOMPAKT Legacy Mix: Immer 3, Michael Mayer (DJ Mix)

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7.8

“The Kompakt proprietor releases the third volume in his flagship mix series, featuring tracks by Cortney Tidwell, Massive Attack, and more.”

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7.7

“On his third solo LP, the Cologne producer Michael Mayer collaborates with a different artist on each track. The album plays to his strengths, balancing strict grooves with faint hints of mischief.”

KOMPAKT Legacy Mix: Immer 2, Michael Mayer (DJ Mix)

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7.6

“Kompakt's Michael Mayer follows 2002's Immer-- one of the best DJ mixes of the decade-- with a less-eclectic but still spacious and inviting sequel.”

Speicher CD 1 (DJ Mix)

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7.5

“There was a day when loyalty to labels was more common sense than stubborn naivete. Most of the big indies-- Creation, Warp, 4AD, Sarah, Tommy Boy, Touch and Go, Drag City, Matador, Mute, and Rough Trade, among others-- had identifiable sounds, common sensibilities, and fairly consistent strike rate. Today I can count the number of labels I somewhat consistently embrace on just two fingers: Soul J”

DJ-Kicks (DJ Mix)

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7.4

“Michael Mayer’s technique as a DJ is impeccable, and his personality bursts from the decks. His latest mix CD gathers obscure house tracks and other oddities, reflecting his restless tastes.”

Touch

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7.4

“Kompakt records boss mixes another series of Speicher releases and finally issues his debut studio LP.”