Title: Thought
Artist: Suzukiski
Label: SAISEI
Cat Number: SAIS003
Genre: Techno
A1: Living In The Room
A2; Nurse
A3: Gyro
B1: Sargasso
B2: Screw
B3: Direct Mail
C1: Build (Extitute Mix)
C2: Hands
C3: Community Chest
D1: Chelsea
D2: 27PM
D3: Thought
The music on this release is nearly thirty years old. However, it is becoming a dilemma for me at least, as to how to address it, and other product like it. Is its timelessness not only a mark of its quality, but also indicative of a lack of adventure within the twin domains of house and techno? The big questions aside, this is a very accomplished release which shows the artist’s imagination in full flow on analogue hardware. Clearly heavily influenced by what had been coming out of Detroit during its most innovative period, the tracks therein are deep, minimal and quirky, remaining within a range of frequencies in order to be ready for the floor as well as the head. ‘Sargasso’ is my favourite track here, a piece that has both a lightness of touch and depth, and is one of eight extended edits for this album. In addition to Detroit there are clear references to the bleep sound of Sheffield, with ‘Screw’ and ‘Hands’ being obvious examples, and a pervasive LFO sub bass. When all is said and done, all roads lead to Detroit, somewhere that this well-observed, understated collection should feel right at home.
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