The dance community already owes New Order a significant amount of respect and praise for the band's contributions, but few casual fans of dance music realize just how much the group fostered the club scene in the U.K. during the '80s and '90s. Case in point: the Haçienda, a nightclub largely founded by Factory Records owner Tony Wilson. The money from New Order's record sales helped to keep the club afloat, especially during the early years when acts such as Cabaret Voltaire would only fill half the floor. As the club grew and the explosion of electronic dance music from the U.S. infiltrated the other side of the pond, the Haçienda's club nights became the place to see the newest dance acts and hear the latest sounds played by DJs. This two-disc set covers some of the most well-known dancefloor fillers of the time, including Yazoo's "Situation," Peech Boys' "Don't Make Me Wait," and Detroit techno anthems such as Cybotron's "Clear" and Derrick May's "Nude Photo." Complete with astonishingly detailed liner notes, this is a must-have for anyone who wants to experience the best the club had to offer as well as a wonderful souvenir for those lucky enough to live through the madness the first time around. ~ Rob Theakston, All Music Guide