From its very first releases, GoodLife has become an incontestable reference point for the rest of the International techno scene, thanks to a fusion of electro-retro-acid-new-wave-funky sounds with present-day techno production values - making them less 80's in sound than Gigolo. GoodLife's latest project is a collection of back catalogue material simply entitled: "GoodLife Vol.1", allowing us to rediscover 'classics' from the last four years. As described by Alex Reynaud, "[the releases] are not necessarily quantitative, but always qualitative."
From its very first releases, GoodLife has become an incontestable reference point for the rest of the International techno scene, thanks to a fusion of electro-retro-acid-new-wave-funky sounds with present-day techno production values - making them less 80's in sound than Gigolo. GoodLife's latest project is a collection of back catalogue material simply entitled: "GoodLife Vol.1", allowing us to rediscover 'classics' from the last four years. As described by Alex Reynaud, "[the releases] are not necessarily quantitative, but always qualitative."
The tracklisting includes such gems as Kiko's "Monique" (undoubtedly the hymn of 'future-disco'); Dima's classic menacing tech-wave remix of The Hacker's "Fadin' Away"; the unparalleled "134" from Oxia; some fine examples of Oxia and The Hacker's teamwork; and techno exploits by Len Faki ("Satisfy"), Anthony ("Spleen Attitude"). To complete the picture, Arno Riva & DJ Speep's "Sundown" brings a classic tech-house feel that is mischievous, original and fresh.
Even though the label was created during a time of techno cynicism and indifference as the "French Touch" wave was in full force, GoodLife has remained insistent and has opened the doors to a far wider audience than just "techno lovers". Times have changed and GoodLife is now sort and lauded by respected house DJs.
To sum up, 'GoodLife Vol.1' is a finely crafted, sincere piece of work that places GoodLife at the front of the queue of the rejuvenated French techno scene, taking the relay from the "French Touch" phenomenon in the international scene.
