Ethernet - 144 Pulsations Of Light [2009, cd, kranky]

5 october 2009
lbl: Kranky
#: krank136
electronic
drone, dub, techno, ambient
192kbps
mohs hubscale: topaz

1.		Majestic
2.		5 + 7 = 12
3.		Summer Insects
4.		Vaporous
5.		Seaside
6.		Kansai
7.		Temple

producer - Tim Gray

note: "Based on my research and experience in using sound for induction of meditative states, I set out to apply trance-inducing sonic effects to drone-ambient music. I recontextualized the deep bass kick sound used in techno dance music as a subdued hypnotic pulse to accentuate the textures. An unprocessed analog Roland TR-808 was used for this pulse, as well as binaural beats and spatial effects processing to create music to facilitate deep meditation. I blended layers of synthesized textures with organic field recordings made in Central Japan in '00-'01, and Northern California between '03-'08. The intent of the album is to produce an introspective sonic environment conducive to self-healing work and voyaging into new states of awareness."- Tim Gray.

gray haze



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EQD - Equalized #001 [2007, vinyl, equalized]

december 2007
lbl: Equalized
#: EQD 001
electronic
techno, minimal
320kbps
mohs hubscale: boron

A.		Untitled
B.		Untitled

producer - Rene Pawlowitz

note: "[...] If you were expecting it to be a revolutionary record that would change the face of techno music, then the answer would be a resounding 'no'. In fact, it captures the zeitgeist of today's electronic scene perfectly on both sides, injecting house's hip-shaking swing into its austere sonic palette with extremely satisfying results. [...]" - Richard Carnes.

defragment now



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Pellarin - Gundsømagle [2008, vinyl, statler & waldorf]

march 2008
lbl: Statler & Waldorf
#: S&W12LP
electronic
dub, techno, glitch
~200kbps
mohs hubscale: chromium

A1.		Over Fælleden
A2.		Gundsømagle
B1.		Iran
B2.		Vintappergården

note: mocne, atmosferyczne fundamenty z zegarkowymi glitchami.

clockwork igloos



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Reagenz - Playtime [2009, cd, workshop]

november 2009
lbl: Workshop
#: WORKSHOP 09.3
electronic
deep house, ambient
256kbps
mohs hubscale: carborundum

1.		Dinner With Q
2.		DJ Friendly
3.		Shibuya Day
4.		Keep Building
5.		Confidence
6.		Freerotation
7.		Du Bist Hier!

David Moufang, Jonah Sharp

note: "[...] Playtime should certainly be considered as a late contender for album of the year, but making such a statement would just be adding unnecessary noise to what is otherwise perfect clarity. [...]" - Ryan Keeling.

snob friendly



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Bvdub - Where to Now [2008, vinyl, million of moments]

13 october 2008
lbl: Millions Of Moments
#: MOM 010
electronic
dub, techno, idm
~180kbps
mohs hubscale: corundum

A.		Where To Now [For Milo]
B.		Way Back When

producer - Brock Van Wey

note: "[...] While so much dub techno often seems shackled to the foundations of sub-aquatic echo and white noise hiss laid down by Basic Channel, van Wey steps effortlessly to the side and instead floods his tracks with sweeping emotional waves and big, partially arrhythmic kick drums that still manage to retain a dub aesthetic. His latest pair of singles on Styrax imprint Millions of Moments doesn't break with his distinctive sound, but rather crystallises it into pure downbeat bliss. [...]" - Chris Mann.

dubsurface vault



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Arne Weinberg - Confessions Of A Believer [2005, vinyl, 11th hour recordings]

17 january 2005
lbl: 11th Hour Recordings
#: ehr003
electronic
techno, electro
~200kbps
mohs hubscale: tungsten

A1.		Antiochia
A2.		Codex Interlude
A3.		Lifetime
B1.		Fighting The Demon
B2.		Sacrifice Interlude
B3.		The World Keeps On Spinning

note: Side A Run out groove says: "All my demons be aware - revenge will be mine!"
Side B Run out groove says: "Dedicated to my little snowflake"

little snowflakes are dying in contact with tongue



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Christian Morgenstern - Death Before Disko [1999, cd, forte records]

4 june 1999
lbl: Forte Records
#: FRT03CD
electronic
techno, breakbeat, disco
192kbps
mohs hubscale: chromium

1.		Death Before Disko
2.		Steigreider
3.		Ex Machina
4.		Aces High
5.		Aux Talk Funkativity
6.		Spiegelkerker
7.		Herz Aus Stahl
8.		M.I.L.K.
9.		She Is Me

note: dicho ponad wszycho. z dichem nielicho.

yt preview:

clubbing in yo' gas mask to death
[fixed, 9 oct 2010]


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Arne Weinberg - Nebula Trap EP [2008, vinyl, frantic flowers]

5 september 2008
lbl: Frantic Flowers
#: FS009
electronic
techno
~214kbps
mohs hubscale: chrysoberyl

A.		Eclipse
B1.		Nebula Trap
B2.		March Of The Mutants

note: the sweet little, melancholic melodies and all those plasmic sounds and cubic structures splitted into retro space-detroit's energy.

convince me to step into a Xen-powered teleport, i'd like to taste radioactive decays.

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Cluster - Zuckerzeit [1974, vinyl, brain]

1974
lbl: Brain
#: BRAIN 1065
electronic, rock
krautrock, psychedelic, candy
160/256kbps
mohs hubscale: chromium

A1.		Hollywood
A2.		Caramel
A3.		Rote Riki
A4.		Rosa
A5.		Caramba
B1.		Fotschi Tong
B2.		James
B3		Marzipan
B4.		Rotor
B5.		Heiße Lippen

producer - Cluster , Michael Rother
Moebius (tracks: A2, A3, B1, B3, B5) , Roedelius (tracks: A1, A4, B2, B4, B6)

note: "musically speaking, 'zuckerzeit' brought about a radically new era for the two electronic pioneers hans-joachim roedelius and dieter moebius: by using an analogue rhythm machine, triggered synthesizers and harmonious patterns, they created the basis for amazingly imaginative and lively melody lines. the sound miniatures were free from the 'teutonic heaviness' that was so fashionable at the time. something that was just as unusual for this era was that the songs never exceeded six minutes. even 30 years after its first release, 'zuckerzeit' could be a bright musical chapter in the latest issue of the imaginary manual 'the rules of thumb for electronic music'. "

maharajas Futuresweet



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Echologist - Snow Blower [2009, vinyl, steadfast]

Industrial Architecture by Michael Wolf




























7 december 2009
lbl: Steadfast
#: STEADFAST002
electronic
dub, techno, minimal, tech-house
320kbps
mohs hubscale: beryl



1. Dirt
2. Giant
3. Swell
4. Ritual
5. Dirt (Area Elevation Remix)



producer - Brendon Moeller

note: "This release sees him taking off the kid gloves and offering up four slabs of massive dancefloor oriented techno that take what he accomplished on the much praised Jazz Space EP to the next level. The A side of the EP kicks off with the unrelenting and funky dub techno workout dirt. YES, funky dub techno! The background white noise in this track reverberates and ricochets it's way throughout the track creating an irresitable flow. Following that is the sub-aquatic sounding giant with a wall of sound reminiscent of volcanic larva flowing downhill. Side B kicks of with a nod to Maurizio, but with a shoegazing feel that's as hypnotic and psychedlic as techno gets. The final track on the EP is the most traditional track in terms of a no nonsense straightforward groove, but is a DJ tool destined for big rooms worldwide. The crisp oscillating synths make this track come alive."

ice omu



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Daniel Bell - Blip, Blurp, Bleep: The Music Of Daniel Bell [2003, compilation, logistic records]

30 september 2003 [1992-2001]
lbl: Logistic Records
#: LOG033CD
electronic
techno, tech-house, minimal
320kbps
mohs hubscale: cubic crystalline form of zirconium dioxide

1.		Bleep
2.		Phreak
3.		Losing Control
4.		Electric Shock
5.		Schitzo-Squelch
6.		Work That S**!
7.		Flying Saucer
8.		Beep
9.		Baby Judy
10.		Squirrel Bait
11.		Rhodes 2
12.		The Wild Life
13.		Goodbye

note: "The most infamous cut of all is 1994's "Losing Control," a jacking, dread-filled track accented by a muffled voice ("I'm losing control...I'm losing control...")"

hair-frying acid rain



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Omar S - Detroit - Fabric 45 [2009, cd, fabric]

16 march 2009
lbl: Fabric [London]
#: fabric89
electronic
house, techno
320kbps
mohs hubscale: emery

1.		Polycopter (Unreleased)
2.		Flying Gorgars (Unreleased)
3.		Strider's World
4.		Oasis Four (Unreleased Mix)
5.		Crusin Conant (Unreleased)
6.		U (Unreleased Mix)
7.		Oasis 13½ (Unreleased Mix)
8.		1 Out Of 853 Beats (Unreleased)
9.		Simple Than Sorry
10.		Psychotic Photosynthesis
11.		The Maker
12.		A Victim
13.		Oasis One
14.		Blade Runner
15.		Day (Unreleased Long Mix)
16.		Set Me Out

producer: "A few assholes are talking about "Oh, Omar-S. He did the same thing as Ricardo Vi-vi--...." whatever the fuck he's called. I don't even know who Ricardo Willalobo is." - Alex Omar Smith.

'His music isn't unlike his public persona-- brash, bitter, soulful, and vaguely threatening. The tracks collected on Fabric 45 aren't funky, but they have a zombie-like imperative to them. [....] It's not conservative, it's gutter, it's flamboyant.'

it’s all about the new guys' shit.



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Eskmo - Agnus Dei / Harmony [2009, file, ancestor]

Return to Hades by Simon Noynay

26 january 2009
lbl: Ancestor
#: ANC002
electronic
dubstep, wonky
320kbps
mohs hubscale: topaz

1.		Agnus Dei
2.		Harmony

producer - Brendan Angelides

note: 'A pleasantly weird, experimental hybrid of dubstep IDM and contorted new age atmospherics, 'Agnus Dei' is a strange beast, but that distorted bassline keeps the production focused. 'Harmony' on the B-side is pinned together by an impressively sloppy drum beat and some well assembled digital debris.'

evoking-pity ravens

Bvdub - Requited Love [2007, vinyl, styrax records]

october 2007
lbl: Styrax Records
#: STRX 11
electronic
dub, techno
~192kbps
mohs hubscale: chrysoberyl

A.		Dreaming Of Your Downfall
B.		A Quiet Vengeance

producer - Brock Van Wey

note: klasyczne chmury od brock van weya, w przypadku tego releasiku skłębione na tyle solidnie, że z powodzeniem zawiesisz tam malutki samolocik z papieru. jest relaks.

dreaming about your clean socks when they're stinkin'



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Arne Weinberg - Stargazing [2008, vinyl, abstract forms]

The meet with Lars by Nook

14 july 2008
lbl: Abstract Forms
#: AFS_00.3
electronic
techno, electro
~180kbps
mohs hubscale: carborundum

A1.		Paranormal Existence
A2.		Equus
B1.		When I Am Lost
B2.		Stargazer

note: 'The second outing on the Abstract Forms label featuring four tracks of the deepest space based Detroit techno abstraction from Arne Weinberg, covering outposts of deeper sci-fi tinged techno and electro with a particularly lush moment on 'Stargazer' for the trippier heads.'

paradancers in black holes

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