V/A - Soma Compilation 2007

Another year, another set of successful releases from those clever Soma boys, who seem to have a sense of consistency and delivery others can only dream of. With a roster of acts that always produce for a lucrative yet always underground market, they have a history to be truly proud of. This album is a celebration of all the new treats that have been offered this year, including gems such as Azure from Slam, which reminded us just how good producers Slam are when they aren't running Scotland's best club night or festival dance tent. Other brilliant tracks are the ethereal A Field from Martin Wheeler AKA Vector Lovers, as well as Lee van Dowski providing a piece of perfect minimalism with his building and ultimately relentless The Strike Pandemonium. People will try to act in-the-know and say that certain genres are 'in' or 'out' and club culture is alive or dead, but throughout it all Soma always delivers the goods. [Sean McNamara]