Catalog Number: ZYX 83134-2 Format: 2xCD, Compilation Release Date: Early 2023 Label: ZYX Records (Germany)
Volume 23 continues the tradition of "exclusive cuts"—most tracks on this compilation are previously unreleased, made specifically for this series, or appear on vinyl only. This makes Vol. 23 a needle-drop for DJs looking for floor-fillers that sound like classics but carry a 2023 copyright. ZYX typically structures these volumes: CD1 for peak-time, high-energy NRG; CD2 for dreamy, mid-tempo, or space-synth. va zyx italo disco new generation vol 23 2023
★★★★☆ (4.5/5) Deducting half a star only because the booklet lacks detailed liner notes. The music, however, is flawless. ZYX typically structures these volumes: CD1 for peak-time,
A cheeky inclusion. Boris Zhivago was an 80s project. Here, a modern producer reworks the Sting-esque melody with a driving Italo four-on-the-floor. It works bizarrely well, adding geopolitical irony to the dancefloor. A cheeky inclusion
There is a sub-genre of Italo called Spacesynth (Laser Dance, Koto). This track leans into that. No vocals, just a soaring melody that sounds like a comet flying through a satellite dish. Perfect for a DJ break. Track-by-Track Highlights (CD2 – The Deep Cut Side) CD2 of Volume 23 is arguably the collector's goldmine. It features darker, more Italo-Dark sounds.