W-Wah Wah Wub Wub. "Flat Beat" has possibly one of the catchiest basslines to ever grace a side of wax. Mr. Oizo dropped this funky lil' earworm back in 1999 (along with that infamous Flat Eric video) and unknowingly birthed fidget house some 8 or so years before the style had a name. The track still retains the infectious quality it did over 15 years ago, and will still get 'em loose on the floor. Check the flip for more funky minimoog action on the downtempo breaks tip with the lesser heard "Monday Massacre" and the quirky "Sick Dog Try To Speak." Pic sleeve repress just like the OG.

• music label: F Communications 1999 / 2005

reviewed by Play Buoy 04/2015