ROVE RANGER レコード& CD

Review: Strap yourselves in for this one because the 29th EP from Eartoground is an absolute riot. Rove Ranger hits the ground running with 'Galactus' which is big room, unrelenting techno with giant drums, warped synths and pulsing synths that race along without a hitch at 100mph. Things cut loose on 'The Star Masters' with its hammering drums and twisted metal hooks, 'Hyperion' is back to tunnel vision techno that opens a door to another dimension and last of all 'Beyonder' explores the sort of mind melting, time warping melodic techno that Jeff Mills is so famous for.

Review: When it comes to keeping a cavernous warehouse rocking in all the right ways, you don't want to take any chances. Planet Rhythm releases are always a safe bet in that regard, but that's especially the case on this Risk Management 12". Amongst the dependable contenders bringing the high-pressure goods are Klint, who throws down some darting pulses and steely kicks on the tough but funky 'Falcon' and Rove Ranger who twists up nerve-shredding rhythmic interplay with a committed trajectory deep down the wormhole. There are psychoactive fireworks and relentless forward momentum spilling out of every inch of this 12", making it a no-brainer for anyone serious about keeping the dancefloor tuned up.

Review: 'Workout' is a driving hard anthem with a relentless beat, ideal if you are looking for prime time techno. Veteran electro/techno fusionists The Advent deliver a remix that adds a chunkier, more loopy dimension, creating a powerful dancefloor weapon. Rodiaz takes a different approach with 'Space Methods', incorporating industrial sound effects and sci-fi elements into a hard-hitting techno groove. The Slam mix intensifies the track with a harder edge and a hypnotic loop, meaning that overall, this EP offers a dynamic blend of hard techno, a perfect addition to any techno enthusiast's collection.