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VA: Viewpoints Chapter One
This first compilation on Arne Weinberg’s label is a wonderful introduction to overlooked artists crafting techno in the Detroit style.Apr 23, 2008 in Reviews: Techno
Robert Hood: Fabric 39
It’s been a while since I’ve reviewed a DJ mix. Robert Hood should need no introduction. He collaborated with Mike Banks and Jeff Mills on the first Underground Resistance and Axis releases, then founded M-Plant in 1994 to focus on minimal techno. Fourteen years later, minimalism is finally mainstream in club-land.Mar 14, 2008 in Reviews: Techno
Theo Parrish: Sound Sculptures Volume 1
There’s no doubt this double CD is a major work and an intense listen. Theo Parrish’s deep house tracks range from sweet vocals and soulful instrumentals to gritty, repetitive loops.Mar 3, 2008 in Reviews: House
Mike Huckaby: My Life With The Wave
Mike Huckaby reinforces the connection between intelligent Detroit techno and deep dub techno on a 12-inch so good it hurts. On “Wavetable No. 9” Waldorf Wave synthesizer notes are pushed to oozing decay under a cascade of Basic Channel metallic echo. The beat remains crisp while layer upon layer builds. It takes a couple of minutes until the bass joins, growling with menace.Jan 6, 2008 in Reviews: Techno
Jason Fine: EP 01
These days in techno what’s old is new again, with scores of records echoing sounds fifteen years past. On the one hand, there’s a rebirth of dub techno. On the other, there’s a revival of the intelligent Detroit style. Think Juan Atkins at his most melodic combined with John Beltran and Terrace. (The main labels along this line are AW-Recordings, Down Low, Frantic Flowers and Millions of Moments/Styrax.)Dec 10, 2007 in Reviews: Techno
Terrence Dixon: Train of Thought
A flawed work, but one with several moments of genius.Sep 20, 2007 in Reviews: Techno
Urban Tribe: Authorized Clinical Trials
Ingram is a Detroit techno legend. His second full-length spans bass-heavy electro to downtempo braindance.Jun 15, 2006 in Reviews: Techno
Oasis (Omar-S/Shadow Ray): Album II
For the past couple of years, Omar-S has issued an amazing series of 12-inches on his own Detroit label, FXHE.Mar 12, 2006 in Reviews: House
Juan Atkins: 20 Years Metroplex: 1985-2005
An essential release.Aug 19, 2005 in Reviews: Techno
Kenny Larkin: Azimuth
Kenny Larkin: Azimuth...Oct 19, 1997 in Reviews: Techno
