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Juan Atkin's masterpiece compilation, the blueprint of techno albums.... the 1993 Model 500 "Classics" compilation with some of Juan Atkins' biggest early Metroplex milestones, with some of them in exclusive remixed versions. 3 decades later Metroplex is re-releasing this collection of hugely influential tracks for a new generation to play from fresh and clean vinyl!. Just like the recent 12" reissue series, this album has been fully remastered with all the care and attention to detail you can imagine. Tracks like "No UFOs", "The Chase", "Techno Music", "Night Drive (Time, Space, Transmat)" or "Off To Battle" are basically techno ground zero, with the electro influence of mid-80s to late-80s Juan Atkins productions still omnipresent. 30 years on since its original release on R&S records, "Classics" is still as gritty and timeless a statement as ever. Pure sonic futurism!

TRACK LISTING

01 No Ufo S Remix
02 The Chase Remix
03 Off To Battle Remix
04 Night Drive Time Space Transmat
05 Electric Entourage
06 Electronic Remix
07 Ocean To Ocean Instrumental
08 Techno Music M500 Version
09 Sound Of Stereo

Metroplex continues its run of reissues with two more seminal releases from the label's golden back catalog. First off is M003, aka late 80's Metroplex electro staple Channel One, a Juan Atkins joint with Doug Craig (Carl Craig's cousin) on vocals. Futuristic and playful techno from the late 80s which soundwise evolves from Cybotron and the obvious Kraftwerk influences. Juan Atkins said about the release in a 2005 interview that 'it was more fun than politically driven, just about the colors and combination spread from colors'. An important release in the history of techno from both a cultural and creative perspective. Channel One's "Technicolor" has been carefully remastered from the original tapes. Truly timeless stuff!

STAFF COMMENTS

Matt says: Proto-techno classic "Technicolour" is one of Juan Atkin's most celebrated releases. An essential reissue for those that might have worn out their original copy, or any new inductees to the techno movement.

TRACK LISTING

Technicolor (radio Mix)
Technicolor (long Mix)
Color Dubbing

New Metroplex! Featuring Basic Channel demigod Moritz Von Oswald on remix duties.

"Starlight" is an adequate title for this swung piece of Detroit minimalism / futurism. Using slowly evolving synth parameters, a reverb-laden hi-hat rhythm and supporting bass weight, the track rocks on a dub-echoed pendulum; cavernous, pitch black, and gazing into the endless wonder of the galaxy.

Grounding the track into more submerged terra firma, Moritz accentuates the swung rhythms, minimizing the space and making the track hit more directly - especially around the low mids. It's an expert refix which retains all the qualities of the original whilst giving it a whole new sonic environment.

Specialist tackle from two stalwarts of the game - these are gonna fly out so buy now or cry later! 


STAFF COMMENTS

Matt says: Hotly anticipcated new music from techno overlords Juan Atkins and Moritz. It doesn't disappoint!

TRACK LISTING

A. Starlight
B. Starlight (Moritz Remix)


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