Return Of The Luddites - "Scream Into The Darkness" - (4:52) 139 BPM
Review: Laurent Garnier and Scan X's label does a great job in showcasing emerging and established talent, and this split release is no exception. The brilliantly named Return Of The Luddites deliver the raw electro-techno of "Scream Into The Darkness". In stark contrast, Detroit techno-inspired tracks also loom large, courtesy of Skatman's string-filled "Tribute To A Dancefloor" and Squal G's more ominous "Waiting 4U". Mirroring Garnier's own wide-ranging tastes, the release also features the call and response hip-hop/drum'n'bass crossover of Joaquim Plossu, Salem Focus and Phoebe Train's "Theory Of The Tide". Taking the tempo down, Yes Basketball's "Next" is a slowed down, bugged out beatsy track.
Review: COD3 QR's latest compilation album, curated by Laurent Garnier and Scan X, embodies the essence of eclecticism, open-mindedness, and non-conformity within the electronic music realm. The journey unfolds with French DJ and Electro-Techno composer Seroplexx's "Alerte Rouge" marked by his seamless transition from an acoustic background to modular synths and classic electronics at the fore. Costello's "Timeline" follows, showcasing the French producer's cutting-edge sounds and technical finesse, while Marcelus takes a leftfield turn with "Forward", delivering a personal and honest sonic experience. Subground 3000 injects deep house vibes with "Sound Migration (Lee Trax Garage Remix)", next to Jim Rivers exploring some Detroit-style fusion in "Cosmos" This digital package is sealed with Oliver Way and Dany Rodriguez's collaborative venture, "Third Act" - a melodious techno gem that adds the perfect finishing touch to a deep and diverse compilation.
Review: More mysterious music from Laurent Garnier and Scan X's COD3 QR label. In keeping with the imprint's house style, the identities of the producers who have contributed tracks to this expansive, multi-artist extravaganza have been replaced by oblique code numbers. There's naturally plenty to set the pulse racing throughout, from the collaborative 'Last Night', where part spoken, part sung vocals rub shoulders with alien-sounding synth motifs and classic US house tropes atop a snappy deep house groove, and the piano-sporting deep techno-goes-deep house wonder of 'No Way' (another joint effort) to the breathless, Rex Club-friendly techno heaviness of 'Dealing With Loneliness' and the warming ambient jazz-meets-nu-jazz swell of 'For Gwen'.
Review: The brainchild of Laurent Garnier and Scan X, the COD3 QR label now releases its first album. As always, the identity / identities of who is behind the music remains a mystery, but there is no doubt that each track exudes quality. "Fully Focused" and "Dong" are fine, Detroit techno-inspired jams, with the epic synths on the former and a booming bass on the latter really impressing. Meanwhile, the brooding build up on "Melancolia" is exactly the kind of spine-tingling moment you'd expect to hear in a Laurent Garnier set. In contrast, "Keep On Holding" is a beautiful break beat track, populated by glacial synths. All these tracks come together to make for a great first LP from COD3 QR.
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