ZYX Italo Disco Spacesynth Collection 6 CD

As one of Europe's leading dance labels of the 1980s, ZYX boasts an Italo-disco catalogue unmatched anywhere in the world. They're making great use of that archive, too, frequently offering up compilations that mix scene anthems and unlikely chart hits with sought-after cuts and overlooked tracks. They're at it again here on the sixth volume in the 'Space Synth Collection' series. It encompasses tracks that span the entirety of the 1980s and early '90s rather than just the sound's peak period, with the emphasis on muscular, Moroder style basslines, fizzing chords, intergalactic synth stabs and cheery, rush-inducing melodies. Highlights include the instrumental version of "Feel The Drive" by Doctor's Cat, Koto's thrilling "Chinese Revenge", and Stardance's "Cyber Mind".