Oliver Lieb is one of the prime movers in the early 90s Frankfurt techno scene and has continued to fly the flag, most recently with his Machine label which has released his own and other projects. His 15th release showcases Southern Italian producers Ilario Naples and Paco Experience, a lovely slice of the kind of European techno which isn’t afraid to show roots like Detroit and electro but, in the true spirit, points firmly at the future. With the, ‘Play the music all night long’ vocodered hook, the smacking, pattering groove builds, bolessed with an effect not unlike pigeons splattering a tin roof washed in electric storm swells. Cologne’s Pierce then strips it down to heartbeat minimal with riffs of both the deep and clanking variety, getting more haunted and windblown as it forges on beautifully for ten minutes. Offenbach’s Matt Star constructs a dense electronic undergrowth over the undulating groove, cooking up another atmosphere altogether. German techno buffs will feel a tingle at another steaming package from this great label.
4 Out Of 5
Reviewed By: Kris Needs
