Christopher H James, Journalist

There are some buried gems for sure, but the quality does wane a bit over two discs.

Progress is evident, though, on the codeine-induced crawl of Since We Had Changed, which aches with a melancholy grace. A band for the future maybe, whatever shape that takes.

"Perhaps on this occasion Barn Owl were too unpredictable, even for some of their fans..."

Wall’s Spillane-esque storytelling illuminated an atmospheric number packed with femme fatales and grimy machismo; one of the night’s most compelling moments.

"Expect very deep, heavy low end. We like to bring a strong physical presence to our sound live."

Of course there’s no real proof - much as there’s no substantial evidence that Wire haven’t been replaced by a covers band. Or does Change Becomes Us offer some subtle clues? Hmm...

"He’s put in the hard yards, and now Lustman is perhaps only one sizable hit away from receiving some well earned prime time."

A mix that deserves to be enshrined alongside those of Fabric’s superstar DJs for sure.

Some will find it frustrating, but Rave Age could spark a dialogue between dance music’s supposed illuminati and the hitherto irredeemable EDM urchins.