Review: Next up on Fjaak's label is a real treat for techno fans, with Norman Nodge releasing his first new material in a number of years. Though it is limited to one track, "The Raid" sees the Berghain doyen do what he excels at: over a pounding kick and merciless percussion, Nodge drops splintered riffs and looped vocal samples. Rifts & Dajusch's "Dubiety" is a similarly moody affair, but the pair draw on menacing chords and a driving rhythm to make the same impact. Lastly, Fjaak themselves make an appearance, with the trio's "Candide" resounding to rolling break beats and a dense bassline.
Review: The third release on Spandau 20 is a split affair, with the fledgling label drawing once again on its core artists. Claus Sch?ning, who featured on the German imprint's second release, delivers the chord-heavy, high-paced "Uber Sonic". Realised against the backdrop of a steely rhythm, it recalls vintage Force Inc techno from the 90s. Upping the intensity levels are Fjaak, with the Berlin duo dropping the howling analogue riffs and pounding rhythm of "Rough & Ready". It's not all visceral thrills however, and Rifts puts atmospheric synths on the agenda with the Vince Watson-style deep dance floor techno of "Sharp Lank".
Review: The second release on Spandau20 is a family affair. Fadi Mohem, who has previously released on Klockworks, gets down to business with the steely, percussive techno of "Nine". Shifting gears and changing tact, Balas delivers the broken beats, clanging hats and jungliest bass of "Desdemona", while Fjaak return to straighter techno thanks to the big-room chord stabs and pounding kicks of "Transmission", which has echoes of Dave Clarke's Red series. The sound shifts once again for Claus Schoning's "Wizard". In stark contrast to what went before it, it's an abstract, break beat track full of otherworldly squelches and atmospheric textures.
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