Aaron-Carl - Crucified (2008)

Over the past few years I've really gotten into the Detroit techno sound.  Beyond the deep dive into the Deepchord/Echospace sound, we're talking the "real" techno sound of Detroit - industrial, hypnotic, spaced out, raw, urban techno that somehow elevates the soul and mind in spite of - or because of - its environment.  

I never used to understand it (never really took the time) but as I've gotten older and have dived into the back story and the roots of the sound I've become fascinated with the sound and get it.

Aaron Carl was one of those who represents the Detroit ethos.  I came to this one through the back door via the remixers on this re-issue from the MOM label.

It is doubly good as it contains the vocal version of the original track as well as remixes by Rod Modell and Quantec, two very representative staples that inhabit the dub techno universe, each providing their signature sound to the original track.

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Quietus Recordings (2007-2011)

Though his music quietly grips your soul, bvdub exploded into the musical universe on his own label, for the most part releasing his own works but also capturing some early releases from Quantec and Arc Of Doves.

For those who may not be familiar with bvdub (aka Brock Van Wey) that is difficult to believe considering the incredible volume of musical output (8 albums in 2011 and 5 so far in 2012 not to mention EPs, remixes and other musical adventures).

His White Clouds Drift On And On is one of the best releases of this century and is one of those rare albums that ushered in a sound that is unmistakably his and his alone.  In fact, it caught the ear of Steven Hitchell who not only released it on his echospace [detroit] label but who was moved to create a series of remixes under his Intrusion moniker for Disc 2 of the release.

While this label is currently in hiatus and the albums long out of print (and going for lots of cash in the resale market) the quality of the releases continue to stand the test of time.

The label, the artist(s) and the music all get the highest recommendation.

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Quantec - Journey Of Mind (2009)

One more great release from Quantec.

As befits the Silent Season label, this one is on the quiet tip, something of a change-up from his normal association with the dub techno sound.

Another limited edition, now long out of print.

This is one to get lost in and warrants repeat immersion.

Don't forget to check out the podcasts on Silent Season's home page.

This is easily one of the best labels out there right now, a genuine labor of love.

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Quantec - Distant Space (2008)

Just revisiting an old post posted back in December of 2009 here (well, at EOMI for those who remember...warm fuzzies anyone?).  Trying to filter through some of the older posts and bring them up to date.

Though there is a certain sameness to Quantec's sound and dub techno in general (and for fans of the genre this is not necessarily a negative thing), there have been some standouts that represent the genre well.

This series of EPs still remains some of my favorites from the early days of my discovery of dub techno when it began to reach a larger audience.

I enjoy them so much I purchased the vinyl.  It really is a beautiful series of records.  And, for digital fans, FLAC is available at various outlets.

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