The name of this first EP of the Art of Perception collection is really appropriated because darkness is getting out of all four cuts. The first side starts with a good dancefloor track by Johannes Heil, close to the one he produced on Kanzleramt 50 LP #2. Then the German producers follows with an ambient title with voices and strong strings. On... read more
Ludo, 14/06/2001

"There can be no mercy. No surrender". Tone is given in the cover of the third release from this German label to date. Faithful to its well-known sound, Jay Denham (Black Nation / Disko B) delivers first an efficient dark techno track ("Waagh") before he slows down rhythm in a Detroit spirit ("Sleeping Nobz"). In the other side, Scifi label owner, dark and fearsome Carl Finlow from UK, offers two hard old school electro cuts (impressive "Ork of war" & "Ork manoeuvres"), close to AOP's concept. Not to miss. Check the 4 tracks on the official web site...
www.art-of-perception.com
Nexus 6, 13/06/2001

A very successful following to the Dark Soul EP (Kanzleramt 47), once again in a Richard Bartz influence ! With two minimal remixes of Jay Denham's Techno Fugitive EP, Alexander Kowalski shows once again on this German label his love of hard and efficient kicks. Cover design is brilliant. No need to ask for more.
www.konsequentrecords.com     www.alexanderkowalski.com
Nexus 6, 12/06/2001      

A Psi49Net release without any Anthony Rother's tune ??!! Leader of Psylocity collective, well-known for their electro and techno live acts, German Duniz offers on this four electro cuts EP from sweetness to minimalism a brilliant emotional lesson. Top quality B-side is a successful mix between dark lightness and hypnotic nostalgia. Congratulations !
www.psylocity.de     www.psi49net.de
Nexus 6, 11/06/2001

At last, here's the second chapter of well-known Früschisch project !!! After a successful collaboration on Thrust 11, Andreas Kremer (Holzplatten / Primate / Decomplex) & Marc Göttling ( Tinnitus Tontraëger) join their talent once again on young German label Sotrax, to deliver a brilliant four techno and minimal cuts EP. Dancefloor enough to be played in hard-techno mixes.
www.sotrax-records.de     www.geheimniskremer.de     www.tinnitus-tontraeger.de
Nexus 6, 08/06/2001

Written and produced by mysterious Autobot-1000, this five-tracks EP is a combination of old school Detroit electro in a Aux 88 style ("Time Compute", "Electrik Operator" & "Tech 5"), lyrics ("Age of Technology") and movie soundtrack (brilliant "In Genesis" track, close to Vangelis' production on Blade Runner). A must !!!
www.hoodwinkrecords.com     www.netpath.net/~seriesx
Nexus 6, 07/06/2001

The very first release from this Frankfurter who has already proven himself as a dj. Pascal FEOS' PV label offered a chance and here it is : "Lord of Sunshine" in 2 versions - progressive, pumping and using reggae vocals (quite interesting). Nice start from 26 years old Chris.
www.pv-records.de     www.globaltunes.de
Lesha, 06/06/2001      

Top appointment between two Legends of electronic music. On A-side, owner of US labels Howlin', Analog & EMF, Freddie Fresh re-edits in a new break-electro version classic "Boogie Down Bronx" written and produced in the early 80's by pioneer of Hip Hop Mann Parrish ! On B-side, Brighton's artists Not Just Gigalo's add a funk touch to "Can't you see", an amazing groovy tune in a house spirit. Essential !!!
Nexus 6, 05/06/2001

WJ Henze & Frank Lorber (Electronic Home Entertainment) again with a superb 2-tracker. The A side is simply magnificent. 9 minutes of slowly building hypnotic teaser - perfect for long mixes. B side delivers easy listening and deep, relaxing sound. Excellent production from those Frankfurt guys!
www.delirium.de     www.globaltunes.de
Lesha, 04/06/2001      

After the release of The Hacker's "Cabaret Future" EP on Feis 08, DJ La Monde label welcomes another analogical sounds lover named Andreas Bolz. Neglecting electro and jazzy that appeared on his past albums to date ("Wake Up" and "Sektor 17", last one produced under Funktaxi name), artist from Cologne delivers ten tracks of various and heady... read more
Nexus 6, 01/06/2001

"Chercher le garçon, trouver son nom...". Remember those lyrics and easy rhythm in the early 80's. Mostly influenced by Soft Cell, Neu or Visage's New-Wave, the Kitbuilders, a mixed duo from Cologne, prolong our nostalgic mood in a very brilliant opus. Perfect mixture of sung electro ("Going out", "Disease" or "Sportscar") and Punkrock energy... read more
Nexus 6, 31/05/2001

The 12th release of the Swiss label Speaker Attack is a compilation done by 8 international producers. Totally dedicated to the dancefloor, this 2x12" starts with two pumpin' n drivin' tracks by Chester Beatty (Japan) and Mark Broom (UK). On the B side, Rino Cerrone (Italy), as good as usual, gives a more tech' house track than usual whereas Chris... read more
Ludo, 30/05/2001