CYBOTRON Vinyl & CDs

Review: Cybotron's Parallel Shift transports listeners to a meta-narrative that blurs the lines between military science, speculative futures, and the possibility of other dimensions. The album spirals through time, taking us from a hyper-structured 2100, where general intelligence reigns, back to mid-century modernity, a pivotal moment for technological advancement. The 'Skynet module' activates, retreating to a world on the edge of collapse, as the Infiniti process morphs into a cosmotechnic vehicle racing through a landscape dominated by emergent AI. This isn't just a sonic journeyiit's a study in rhythmanalysis, dissecting the ecological consequences of industrial overshoot. At the core of this tale is a scientist named Don Lewis, an expert tasked with decoding a cryptic black dodecagonal disc, Fortec. With origins tied to Roswell's extraterrestrial mysteries, the narrative dives into the dodecahedral patterns that hint at unknown neural pathways. It's a fusion of retro-futurism and advanced theoretical speculation, layered with Cybotron's signature electronic touch. The album is more than just a collection of tracks; it's a bold, futuristic exploration, offering glimpses of war, innovation, and a fragmented reality. Each beat pulses with tension, dragging the listener ever deeper into the layers of sound and story, leaving you questioning the boundaries of both music and existence.

Review: It all started here; one of the landmark releases that sparked the tidal wave of legendary electronic music to emerge from Detroit, featuring Juan Atkins alongside Richard Davis taking their lead from Kraftwerk, post punk, synth pop and industrial and coming up with a distinct Motor City twist that would eventually morph into techno. Just listen to the likes of "Cosmic Raindance" and you'll hear the future echoes of the Belleville Three and the scores of music that came after. This is an essential milestone for any avid electronic music fan to keep a hold of.