You will find in this category each week, a review on a top CD album or vinyl album which is breaking the news. All styles are on the “menu” of this category: minimal, house, electro, techno or even trance in some cases.
The topic will be supplemented by other albums following the latest electronic music news.
Two of Techno’s undisputed titans, Umek & Beltek return to Toolroom Records with undoubtedly one of the most eagerly anticipated artist albums of 2011, “Out Of Play” released on the 7th of November. This dynamic duo has quite literally devastated dancefloors this year with their pounding techno productions cleaning up the download charts on countless occasions. More precisely, Umek has cemented his status as a Toolroom favourite, with his acclaimed ‘Toolroom Knights’ compilation and a forward thinking DJ set at TK5, two huge highlights in this hero’s illustrious career.
TRACKLIST – UMEK AND BELTEK – OUT OF PLAY[Order album]
1. Umek & Beltek - Rasta Voice
2. Umek & Beltek - Out Of Play
3. Umek & Beltek - Firewalk
4. Umek & Beltek - Casino Bounce
5. Umek & Beltek - Pitchcraft
6. Umek & Beltek - Keep The Frequency
7. Umek & Beltek - Touch After
8. Umek & Beltek - Charley Chopper
9. Umek & Beltek - Disco Mile
10. Umek & Beltek - Let The Bass Kick
11. Umek & Beltek - DJ Mix (BUNDLE ONLY)
Meanwhile, Beltek has continued his rise to stardom with twisting, floor charging productions weaving their way through hurricane paced sets that have earned him number 1 selling releases and accolades from DJ’s, peers and fans alike. With this prestigious production partnership locking themselves away in the studio, the creation of 10 essential dancefloor masterpieces was the obvious outcome.
The album showcases Umek & Beltek’s versatility, taking you through all dance music dimensions, with the pure tech house groover “Rasta Voice” setting the scene for the madness that ensues. Driving, heads down action comes from title track “Out Of Play” and the techno juggernaut “Charley Chopper”. The pace refuses to relent with progressive melodies courtesy of “Firewalk” and “Pitchcraft”, whilst “Keep The Frequency” is a nod towards their experimental side with a dubstep inspired breakdown, combining big beats and even bigger basslines.
“Out Of Play” is a superb debut album from two of this years hottest DJs & producers. Umek and Beltek, and comes complete with a full length DJ mix from the duo.