VARIOUS — The 90ties Hardcore Series – 1995

Various – The 90ties Hardcore Series – 1995 opens a nostalgic dive into mid-90s rave energy, issued by Ultimate House Records as catalogue UHM-012 on 12-inch vinyl. The compilation gathers four tracks that capture the raw, fast-paced spirit of classic hardcore, a genre that defined the underground dance floors of that era. Released on 23 September 2026, the record arrives as part of a series that revisits the formative year of 1995, offering DJs and collectors a concise snapshot of the period’s sonic intensity. Within Ultimate House’s recent output, this release follows the earlier “Cocaino EP” (UHM-003, 2025) and “Back on Track – Volume 1” (UHM-005, 2025), while preceding the “Pachinco E.P.” by K-TeztroV (UHM-013, later in 2026). The label’s 2026 schedule also includes “The Return” by Boom Terrorism (UHM-010) and “Triple 6” by Drs (UHM-009), both arriving earlier this year, situating the 90ties compilation as a reflective interlude among more contemporary releases. Side A opens with “The Carpenter – Take It 2 Da Max”, a track that channels the relentless drive of early hardcore with a pounding rhythm that immediately commands attention. Its follow-up, “The Director – Pump Up (the Bass)”, sustains the kinetic momentum, offering a bass-heavy thrust that bridges the opening cut and the B-side with seamless energy. On Side B, “Dj Gizmo & Larsh – Baby I Know (Original Mix)” provides a slightly more melodic counterpoint while retaining the high-tempo aggression expected from the style, making it a useful pivot for a set that needs both intensity and a hint of groove. The final cut, “Brothers In Crime – How Deep Is Your Love (Dwarf Remix)”, reinterprets a familiar title through a hardcore lens, delivering a darker, more driving atmosphere that caps the record with a satisfying sense of closure. The compilation holds relevance both as a historical document and as a functional tool for contemporary sets. For DJs who curate throw-back hardcore moments or who wish to inject a dose of 1995-era ferocity into modern line-ups, the record offers four ready-made moments that can be mixed straight from the platter. Collectors will appreciate the concise curation of tracks that were originally club staples, now gathered under a single, well-pressed 12-inch format. The 12-inch vinyl format provides the wide grooves necessary for the genre’s fast tempos and heavy low end, ensuring that the record translates the original energy onto the dance floor with the fidelity expected of a dedicated pressing. The absence of additional embellishments keeps the focus squarely on the music, allowing the raw punch of each track to shine through. In summary, Various – The 90ties Hardcore Series – 1995, Ultimate House Records, catalogue UHM-012, 12-inch vinyl, delivers four tracks that encapsulate the hard-charging essence of 1995 hardcore, positioned among the label’s 2025-2026 output and offering both DJs and collectors a potent, period-accurate listening experience. Tracklist: A1. The Carpenter – Take It 2 Da Max A2. The Director – Pump Up (the Bass) B1. Dj Gizmo & Larsh – Baby I Know (Original Mix) B2. Brothers In Crime – How Deep Is Your Love (Dwarf Remix)