Mike Monday - TFDT

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Review by ReimagineMedia Group

Alright, let’s dive into TFDT by Mike Monday. This little gem from 2002 is a slice of UK tech house history, released on Whoop! Records. It's not just another album; it's one of those records that sneaks up on you when you least expect it and refuses to leave your head. The title track, "T.F.D.T. (Original Mix)", hits like a warm hug from an old friend. There’s something raw about it—like it was made in a rush but with all the love in the world. The bassline groans like it’s got a story to tell, and the percussion just shuffles along without trying too hard. You can almost picture Mike Monday hunched over some dusty gear in his studio, tweaking knobs until everything felt just right. It’s simple, sure, but man, does it work. When I hear this tune, I’m transported back to smoky basements and dimly lit dancefloors where the music mattered more than anything else. Then there’s "T.F.D.T. (South Pacific Dub)". Oh wow, this version flips the script entirely. Suddenly, we’re talking island vibes mixed with tech house grit. That rolling rhythm feels like waves crashing against the shore while still keeping its feet firmly planted in clubland. It’s playful yet hypnotic—a total earworm. I remember hearing this at some random party years ago, and it stuck with me ever since. Like, how do you even describe that feeling? It’s nostalgia wrapped up in sound, messy and beautiful all at once. What makes TFDT so special isn’t just the music itself—it’s the vibe. These tracks aren’t perfect by any means. They’ve got quirks and rough edges, but maybe that’s why they resonate. Tech house often gets bogged down in being “cool” or overly polished, but Mike Monday keeps it real here. He lets the imperfections shine through, and honestly? That’s what makes it human. Funny thing though—listening to this now feels bittersweet. Back in 2002, who would’ve thought these tunes would still slap two decades later? Maybe that’s the magic of good electronic music: it doesn’t age; it just evolves with us. Or maybe I’m just getting sentimental. Either way, if you haven’t spun TFDT yet, give it a shot. Just don’t blame me if you end up losing hours replaying those same three tracks on loop.

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Artist: Mike Monday
Album: TFDT
Rating: 3.0

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Download

Filename: mike-monday-tfdt.zip
  • MP3 size: 22.5 mb
  • FLAC size: 179.1 mb

Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
T.F.D.T. (Original Mix)
T.F.D.T. (South Pacific Dub)
T.F.D.T. (The Dub That Mike Built)

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Catalog Numbers

WHO66

Labels

Whoop! Records

Listen online

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • 12"
  • White Label
  • Promo
  • Stamped
  • Mispress

Notes

  • Limited DJ white label promo.
  • A side label: "T.F.D.T :) ORIG"
  • B side label: "B-SIDE :( BAD"
  • Each label uses the center hole to make a nose of the smiley/sad face.

About Mike Monday

After leaving Oxford University in 1994 where he studied music, Mike has been an underground house and techno DJ and producer under various guises. With his debut album released in 2006 he started to venture into other genres of electronic music. His most recent album continues this move towards eclecticism.

Real Name

    • Michael Mukhopadhyay

Name Vars

  • M. Monday
  • Mike
  • Mike Mond Svay
  • Monday

Aliases

  • Distant Drum
  • DJ Kinetix
  • JJ Dance Fiends
  • Mike Marshall
  • Mike Mukhopadhyay

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *TFDT* by Mike Monday is a hidden gem in the world of electronic music. Released in 2002 under the UK-based label Whoop! Records, it’s a tech house masterpiece. The tracks—*T.F.D.T. (Original Mix)*, *T.F.D.T. (The Dub That Mike Built)*, and *T.F.D.T. (South Pacific Dub)*—each bring their own vibe. It’s wild how one song can be remixed into so many different feels. Tech house fans still rave about it today!