You will find in this category each week, a review on a MP3 track or vinyl track which is breaking the news. All styles are on the “menu” of this category: minimal, house, electro, techno or even trance in some cases.
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The following release will be available on Soma Records on the 25th Jul 2011. Tony Scott, aka Percy X, released some serious Techno on the label over the years. Pushing a tough, stripped and jacking array of beats and bass through the Electronic channels, Percy X released 3 albums on the Soma imprint; “Spy X”, “Gain” & “Where’s The Music”. The original X-Traks were his first ever release, back in 1995, and what a release to start with! Concerning this release, Joris Voorn and Regis step up on the remixes paying their respects to Percy X.
Up first is the unstoppable Joris Voorn. One of the biggest House and Techno producers around, Joris has always been a firm favourite of the label, so he is welcomed with open arms on this package. He delivers a shuffling and percussion laden extract from the Percy X’s original song. Rim shots a plenty join the stabs and strings in a classic Joris Voorn remix. The track has a fantastic progressive rhythm adding every 68 beats a new instrument that gives birth to a warm and charming dance, with an unexpected break!
Regis is of Techno legend status. Working his acclaimed Downwards label and also now running the much hyped Sandwell District, Regis has stayed true to his deep, yet often tough sound. In his remodel of X-Trak 1, Regis keeps a massive kick drum rolling behind those famous stabs for a mega underground track! Soft and subtle synths sweep through the track adding a wondrously spacey feel that brings atmosphere and class.
The X-Trak 1 Remixes EP is a beautifully balanced affair from two unreal techno producers. A must have for any respected discography.