Semantica Records returns with a noxious blend of menacing, stripped down techno cuts. Although each release has stood out on its own, the label has also managed to find its own sound eithin the techno world and we are delighted to see Edit Select unite forces with Shifted for the first track, "a38", a classic 4/4 Berlin groove with metallic hi-hats and harsh melodies. Newcomer Rhea complicates the drum patterns on "Nectar" and creates a monster techno excursion for peak time hours. Donor's "Argon" takes a more minimalistic approach and drags ringing bleeps into a commanding kick drum arrangement. "Kxxkxxxkkxx" is as sparse as techno can get and as waves of reverb wash over dripping drums and airy sounds; we can see why this track was given such an obtuse title. Powerful techno bombs.