Album Review: Various "G.I.Disco - The History of the Cold Wars Hottest 80's Club Music in West Germany" (BBE Records CD Promo)

BBE Records present a slice of history with this selection of memorable 80's soul, funk, r&b and disco classics. Compiled by Berlin local DJ heroes Kalle Kuts and Daniel W. Best aka G.I.DISCO, this album tells the story of the fresh sounds that American G.I.'s, radio station AFN (American Forces Network) and clubs within the vicinity of the army bases introduced to German listeners during the cold war. Tracks from Timex Social Club, Freeez, Barbara Mason, Raw Silk, BB & Q Band to name just a few can be found on this compilation - this is certainly a trip down memory lane for those that grew up with this kind of music.