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Review: Chloe Lula's 'Torpor', released on Blueprint, delivers a dark and intense collection of techno tracks, each exploring a distinct sonic territory. Side-1 opens with 'Pattern Recognition', a heavy, deep techno track that feels ominous and otherworldly, creating an alien atmosphere with its pulsating rhythms. Following it is 'Recoil', a brooding, sinister track that blends deep basslines with a passive-aggressive energy, hinting at EBM influences to build a shadowy tension. On Side-2, 'Smiling In Slow Motion' stands out with its unsettling progression. It's like being caught in space turbulence, with a sci-fi aesthetic that grows darker and more nerve-wracking as the track unfolds, creating a haunting techno anthem. The EP closes with 'Magnesium', a deeper and more spacious production. Its heavy echo and subliminal drops provide a subtle, yet powerful undercurrent, showcasing great attention to production detail. Torpor is a gripping, shadowy EP that will appeal to listeners drawn to the darker, more atmospheric side of techno, all while maintaining a tight, high-quality sound throughout. This is definitely taking techno one step further.