The following is quoted from the UK recordshop Music Non Stop 26/09/2003 newsletter: BUNNYHUG Like Kissing An Ashtray Elefant CD £13.95 Chicago USA duo Bunnyhug, release their debut album of turbulent techno-pop on the Spanish Elefant label. Influenced by electro and eighties techno-pop, with a nod to late-seventies post-punk, they are an impossible mixture of Joy Division, Kraftwerk and The Human League. Bunnyhug's "Like Kissing An Ashtray" mixes together the best electro-funk ( Hashim, Newcleus, Jonzun Crew ), 80s techno pop ( O.M.D., New Order, Depeche Mode ), German music ( Kraftwerk, D.A.F.) and other current acts ( Fischerspooner, Ladytron ). Infectious, electronic-tinged pop. Released 29th September 2003. http://www.musicnonstop.co.uk/store/erol.html LASSIGUE BENDTHAUS Cloned Metropolis CD £11.95 Originally released on the Contempo Label in Italy - this is the US version ( including 3 bonus tracks ) of Lassigue Bendthaus' simply stunning second album. Featuring the singles "Biofeedback" and "Biohazard", "Cloned" is simply the most unique and invigorating electronic music listening expierience : Crisp electronic sounds merge with electro bleeps amid great compositions and arrangements. For anyone into clean, precise electronic music, and for all fans of KRAFTWERK - get "Cloned". http://www.musicnonstop.co.uk/store/erol.html LASSIGUE BENDTHAUS Matter Metropolis CD £11.95 The fourth version of this classic CD to be released. This debut milestone in electronic music from Lassigue Bendthaus includes 3 BONUS tracks : "Statique" ( flows ), "Velocity life" ( hz ), and "Automotive" ( 2nd edit ) from the original 12" releases of "Automotif" and "Hertz". All tracks have been digitally remastered. Simply put "Matter" is an indispensible album of classic electronic music for all fans of Kraftwerk, and melodic, pulsing electronica. http://www.musicnonstop.co.uk/store/erol.html LIAISONS DANGEREUSES Los Ninos del Parque Hit Thing 12" £5.95 Cult dance hit "Los Ninos Del Parque" from Liaisons Dangereuses. Originally recorded in 1981, this track marked the beginning of the ( too ) short life of this project, that was formed out of the ashes of MALARIA and the original, first line-up of DAF. The A Side of this Vinyl contains the original LP Mix, while the B-Side deserves special attention, as this is an exclusive, never before available remix by legendary producer Conny Plank ( Kraftwerk, Tangerine Dream, Can, ), including some overdubs and additional sounds. Both versions have been digitally re-mastered and the 12" comes in extra heavy 150 gram Vinyl and specially varnished cover artwork. A simply stunning collectors item. Released 29th September 2003. http://www.musicnonstop.co.uk/store/erol.html VARIOUS ARTISTS Electrostripe : An Electro tribute to the White Stripes Strike Back CD £11.95 Twelve tweaked trax from hot underground Electro Bands in the vein of Ladytron, Felix Da Housecat, Fischerspoon and Kraftwerk, throwing their twisted spins on the fresh hits of motor city's mysterious minimalist garage duo Jack & Meg White. Enjoy this great electro tribute album. Released 13th October 2003. http://www.musicnonstop.co.uk/store/erol.html -unquoted- DER AUTOMAT