1994-1996

by Regis

1994-1996 cover art

Documenting the early, foundational years of the Downwards label co-founder, this collection tracks the evolution of the brutal, minimalist Birmingham techno sound. The tracks utilize punishing, mechanical drum loops and suffocating industrial textures, stripping club music of all excess melody. It laid the groundwork for the modern, uncompromising UK techno landscape and established the artist as an absolute pioneer.

Genres

  • Birmingham Sound
  • Industrial Techno

Tracklist

  1. Speak to Me
  2. Model Friendship
  3. Ital
  4. Lapal
  5. Point of Entry
  6. Surface
  7. Keep Planning
  8. We Said No
  9. Allies
  10. Translation
  11. Careless Pedestrian
  12. Sand
  13. Cold Water
  14. The Black Freighter
  15. S/He 1
  16. S/He 2