VINYL FORMAT. For the uninitiated, Total 7 translates as a document of Kompakt's favorite singles of the past year, brimming with exclusive, new songs that will appease even the most dedicated fan of the label. This year's pilgrimage gives much reason to rejoice with newcomers and old standbys alike. "Where's the techno?" you may ask as Dirk Leyers and Justus Köhncke aka Kontrast summon one of the dearest space disco tracks of recent time. Then, The Wighnomy Bros. take Triola to a twisted land of bass drum dreams. It would be impossible to not include Gui Boratto -- this Brazilian lad has had a tremendously successful year due to his releases on Kompakt's new imprint K2 -- and of course, the summer anthem "Like You" (of which the remix appears on CD2). Michael Mayer makes friends in the studio with a sparkling disco strutter together with long-time DJ partner Tobias Thomas and alongside the dark prince Superpitcher in what can only be called momentous splendor. Kompakt chiefs Jürgen Paape and Wolfgang Voigt aka Wassermann make rare appearances with two of Total 7's highlights -- songs as equally classy and charming as the tracks they remain profoundly respected for. We could go on and on...but it's time to end this boasting and let the music speak and your ears be the judge.