I came across (and bought) a german compilation that looks like a good "IDM
primer" to me. Here's the tracklisting:
Autechre Basscadet (Beaumont Hannant two mix)
Speedy J The Oile Zone (Edge of Motion mix)
Pentatonik Credo (radio edit)
Haujobb Manifestation
Orbital Open Mind (remix)
The Sabres of Paradise Ballad of Nicky McGuire
Finitribe Dark
Shaolin Wooden Men Windscreen Wiper
Time Modem Herbstwald
Paranonia Aquiline
Download Attalal (Biosphere remix)
Kenny Larkin Java
Immersion Envelope
Kosmik Kommando Welcome Home R2
Capslock malmo
Red Sector First Mechanical
Tapeworm Chemical
Code Luxor
Beaumont Hannant Sedafelm
Brain Pilot Nutrient
Xyphax Ereximus
Aphex Twin Start as you mean to go on
The cat. no. is SPV 089-38692.
It's a german release so it might be as easy to find as it probably deserves
to be.
A.
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