Bonkers, Vol. 14: Hardcore Strikes Back

A cottage industry of happy hardcore/hardcore techno mixes, the Bonkers series presents two, or three, or even four discs of continuously mixed tracks with each volume. Devout followers can be drained by the endless influx of successive volumes, and since the series is so prolific, it's a given that quality control will always be an issue. There's far too much mediocre content to ardently recommend any given volume. This volume, the 14th of the series, is four discs long and includes Darren Styles' "Getting Better," Double DeCka's "Rock n Roll," Tekno Dred Alliance's "Break Free," United in Dance's "Lift Me Above," and Micky Skeedale's "In the House." ~ Andy Kellman, All Music Guide