“For its third release, mobilee´s sister label LEENA presents an artist who needs no introduction: Paul Brtschitsch. In the 12 years since releasing his first 12-inch single, Brtschitsch has established himself as a key player in virtually every corner of the techno world, releasing nine albums and over 30 singles, most notably for the labels Frisbee Tracks, Force Inc., Ongaku, Music Man and the Berghain club’s in-house imprint Ostgut Tonträger. Alongside André Galluzzi he runs the Taksi label, the platform for their collaborative productions. Brtschitsch has become particularly known for his live sets, as captured on 2004’s Live CD for Taksi; rather than giving in to laptop convenience, Brtschitsch distinguishes himself with a hardware-based set brimming with the richness and the spontaneity of live machine music. This isn’t Brtschitsch’s first appearance on the label: he co-produced Anja Schneider’s recent single “Loop de Mer”/”Belize”, which has captivated dancefloors and top-10 charts since its release in September, and the two are currently at work on Schneider’s debut album. “Hook Up” and “Rotate 1976″ find Brtschitsch picking up where “Loop de Mer” left off, crafting two deep, generous tracks that balance trim melodic loops with tightly coiled rhythms tailor-made for the peak hour. “Hook Up” jumps out of its grooves with a rare immediacy, announcing to all within earshot that this is a big, big record. Flush with shakers and a demure standup bass line, it quickly catapults itself from an easygoing groove into a white-knuckled thrill ride, thanks to steely chord flashes as sudden and unexpected as sheet lightning. The track is held aloft by ringing, echo-soaked chords that float on dub reggae’s updraft, marked with his unmistakable signature as master of a vibe that’s a little bit dreamy—and a little bit nightmarish.”
in soulseduction.com
a1: Hook up
b1: Rotate 1976
