Title: Purple Edge
Artist: Helmet
Label: Private Parts
Cat Number: PRIVATEPARTS01
Genre: Techno
1: Purple Edge
2; Early Riser
Apparently featured on Craig Richards’ ‘Fabric 01’ comp, which must be about 20 years old now, ‘Purple Edge’ has been rereleased, not only for a new audience, but a new age. And it’s the latter that is the true gauge of its timelessness, or some may argue, lack of musical progress. Emerging in the mid nineties, techno’s “golden age”, as some like to call it, tracks like this, and their templates, are elegant in their simplicity and make us wonder how far the music has moved on. In any case, it’s a great piece, reminding me of a particular producer who had a John Thomas obsession and whose hallmark driving style overdubbed with all sorts of effects is instantly recognisable, to me at least. That’s ‘Purple Edge ‘ for you. ‘Early Riser’ is a more laid-back pumper, breaking down into a darkside linear throbber. Lovely stuff, and cheaper than what it’s currently going for on Discogs.
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