Mixed Live Club Ra, Las Vegas (Includes Bonus DVD in 5.1 Surround Sound)
DJ Baby Anne brings the nu breaks style to Las Vegas forMixed Live, part of the Moonshine label’s ongoing series of recorded live sets. Like past entries in the series fromCarl CoxandAK1200, Baby Anne’s dirty, intensely danceable sound works well in this format, effectively conveying the kinetic energy of her act. A combination of breakbeats, drum & bass, and old-school techno, nu breaks has an organic, retro feel that Baby Anne gets just right. Tracks like Sharaz’s "Brain Damage" and Merlyn’s "Solar Flares" share minimal textures with snap-and-crackle beats, while Baby Anne’s self-produced "Down To Zero" flirts withFischerspooner-like electro. She’s also willing to get evil for darker material like "Nightmare 2002," which gives her set some variety, and the crowd a chance to gather itself for the next big break. As a further bonus, the CD comes with a 5.1 Surround Sound DVD, to give you an even stronger "you-are-there" feel. --Matthew Cooke