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Takes a while to get going on disc 1 (not a bad thing) - but really comes into its own when it juxtaposes those early sequences against the 'modern' Dubfire sound. Maybe an unpopular opinion amongst some but I think the mid-late 00s minimal techno stuff still has a veneer of 'cool' about it which gives this mix a semi-timeless quality, throughout the second disc especially.

Some strong moments let down by meandering mid 00s trancey stuff or rigid techy 00s prog. Good groove throughout let down by an inconsistent sequencing.

Structurally way better than the Moscow discs, but with fewer highs.
However, in spite of fewer bangers, the cohesion, and the specificity in those highs on each disc are far more impactful.
The mixing is fantastic across both discs, the track selection is thematically consistent and paced brilliantly.

Disc 1 the stronger of the pair here - even if Disc 2 has some great fun on. Both discs end a bit too abruptly for my liking - but maybe either let down by the time constraints of a CD, or by the fact that both discs build such a frenetic energy that the wheels are practically spinning off.

Very high highs with great transitions into and/or out of Deeper Water, Skin Deep/I Wish You Were Here, Hot/Waiting etc.

Next stop Toronto!