Review: Following an appearance on a COD3 QR compilation last year, Works Of Intent returns to Laurent Garnier and Scan X's label with a full album. Richer Sound see the UK producer redraw big room techno in style. The title track evolves from rickety drums into blaring sirens, while "You Should" and "VHS" are dark break beat workouts. There's another side to Works Of Intent's canon; the swirling synths of "Fully Focused" and "The Colour of It" both sound like his versions of Detroit techno, albeit ones that have been channelled through the producer?s distinctive, epic sound. Meanwhile, Works Of Intent explores a more European take on electronic music on the widescreen electro of "Winning Dulls The Pain".
Review: Laurent Garnier, Scan X, and Oliver Way's COD3 QR label remains fresh as ever with a new various artist release that brings eleven hand picked cuts from the likes of Bel Air Ltd., Tal Fussman and Jules Wells to Alex Troniq, Fanu, Voltaire, Carlos Nilmmns and Inner Ray! Lead cut "City Lights" kicks off with some deep and melancholic bassline house next to some moody techno reminiscent of early Ben Klock in "10247". "The Clap" delivers some footwork inspirations next to some spookier electro wares in "Neophile" - banging. "Pisecean" gets all breakbeat and new age in the mix alongside some warehouse techno in "Regular Disturbances" alongside some melodic 'Mathew Johnson' inspired sounds in "Old Paris". Closing out the EP is "What" - a British Murder Boys-esque slice of Middle Eastern themed gothic EBM.
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: COD3 QR's 'Artist Code' series continues to push the boundaries of electronic music with a diverse range of tracks selected by industry legends Laurent Garnier & Scan X. The latest release emphasises the importance of eclecticism, open-mindedness, and non-conformity in the genre, featuring tracks across a variety of sub-genres. The focus is solely on the music, free from any biases or expectations. We were really feeling Artist Code 414C4D's slinky and hypnotic "El Dia De La Pantera", the moody and epic dancefloor drama of Artist Code 4D422E on "Liquid Room" as well as the deep late night mood music of Artist Code 414C46 & Artist Code 524F43's "In Da Hood" (extended mix), the dystopian electro battle beats of Artist Code 4D5452 on "Verum Verbum" and the spiritual life music of Artist Code 505241's "Get A Life Back".
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: After initially refusing to reveal their identities or those of their artists, CD03 QR founders Laurent Garnier and Scan X softened their stance a little. It's interesting then that the label's latest expansive EP once again features no explanation of the producers involved, who in true sci-fi techno style have been given numeric codes. Their point is that it doesn't matter who made the music as it should be about the quality of the tracks on show. Helpfully, this is another very strong collection that variously touches on warming, intergalactic deep house ('Get Down'), hypnotic, retro-futurist techno positivity ('Meraki'), sleazy slo-mo chuggers ('Midnight Run'), skewed hip-hop ('Permission'), dark-room intensity (the Sxan X-esque 'No Joke' and 'Flexible Life') and vocal tech-jazz brilliance ('It's That').
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.
Review: Mysterious split release series COD3 QR reaches double figures with a fine four tracker. The label, which has previously put out music from Remotif, Agents of Time and JoeFarr, promise that it will reveal the identity of the producers behind this tenth volume in the coming months. In the meantime, it's all about the music:
"How D'ya Like Your Beef" is a grinding, low-slung electro jam, while in contrast, the fluid groove. purring bass and airy synths of "Poliritmo" and "Bye Bye" are reminiscent of producers like Vince Watson and Circulation. Meanwhile, "Internal" is based on a tougher rhythm and features more dystopian synths, which is sure to make the reveal fascinating.
Review: This is the first in a series of Five Eps from label co-owner Laurent Garnier, and this release gets off to a great start with "Sake Stars Fever". Redolent of classic material like "Sound of the Big Babou" and "Crispy Bacon", the track revolves around an epic, all-encompassing bass that seethes with tension. Garnier builds brittle percussion and a jittery rhythm around this core element to give it the necessary dance floor clout. In contrast, "Let The People Faire La Fete" is a deeper track that builds gradually, using doubled up claps and insistent stabs to reach a seductive crescendo. As always with Garnier, satisfaction is always guaranteed.
Review: Following the release of his latest artist album, Laurent Garnier has commissioned an exemplary set of remixes. Drawing on a group of emerging producers, this collection moves right across the musical spectrum. Works Of Intent's take on "Reviens La Nuit" is a dramatic, deep techno track that swirls and builds seductively. Remaining in esoteric mode, Voltaire's version of "Tales from the Real World" is an atmospheric electro roller. In contrast, 22Carbone drops a smoky hip-hop take of "In Your Phase". Avision focuses on the dance floor for a dense, looped techno interpretation of "Le Swing Du Pouleto" and a droning, hypnotic version of "Liebe Grusse Aus Cucuron". Each remix makes for a compilation that's as varied as Garnier's multifaceted DJ style.
Review: Laurent Garnier has had an immeasurably profound and positive impact on underground electronic music. He has been there since year zero and has always championed great artists. Garnier's own output may have slowed in recent years - thankfully, 33 Tours does much to redress this imbalance. It's his most dance floor friendly album, and this approach is clear from the outset with the brooding, heavy chords of "Tales From The Real World" and "Liebe Grusse Aus Cucuron". Garnier's love of Detroit music is audible on the atmospheric "On The Record (3)"and "Cinq O'Clock Le Matin" - which are exactly the type of moody, musical grooves you'd expect him to play out. However, this album impresses precisely because he doesn't remain rooted in one sound. "Saturn Drive Duplex" has a post-punk edge thanks to Suicide frontman Alan Vega's slurred vocals. On a different tact but just as memorable, "Sake Stars Forever" is a classic slice of Garnier-esque big room techno thanks to its humming bass. It all come s together to make for a career tour de force.
Skatman - "Tribute To A Dancefloor" - (6:10) 125 BPM
Return Of The Luddites - "Scream Into The Darkness" - (4:52) 139 BPM
Squal G - "Waiting 4U" - (8:59) 130 BPM
Joaquim Plossu, Salem Focus & Phoebe Train - "Theory Of The Tides" - (5:23) 85 BPM
Yes Basketball - "Next" - (3:29) 60 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: Next up on Laurent Garnier's label is a split release that explores the deeper end of house and techno. DJ Deep is up first with "What's Going On". Powered by raw, tribal beats and featuring lush pads, it sounds like the veteran house head's tribute to Joe Clausell's organic sound. Avision's "Hold No Groove" is also inspired by house music, but on this occasion, Chicago rather than New York is referenced. Combining a snaking bass with busy, layered percussion, the result is mesmerising. Deetron ups the tempo but maintains a deep sound on "Pulse", its musical but insistent rhythm recalls classic Kenny Larkin.
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