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TRESOR 121X-LP
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As the label turns 35 years, Tresor Records' ongoing reissue series comes round to Scan 7's 1999 album, Resurfaced. A true exemplar in the canon of Detroit techno, the LP is a further reminder of Scan 7's confidence to patiently let the music unfold, never needing to overplay their hand. This is demonstrated from the first second as "Random Soul" opens with a slow downbeat and soft, almost imperceptible synths before quickly settling into a perfect groove whose power is present without the need for a hard edge. This strategy is utilized throughout the album in tracks like "Black Wall" and "Unit," while "Invisible Invasion" and "Twisted Groov" add in some intensity for deeper moments in the club. Remastered by Mike Grinser from the original DATs, the double vinyl features the original eight tracks from the album.
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TRESOR 057X-LP
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2026 repress. Patience is a virtue well-rewarded in techno; finding the right groove to build on then holding your nerve long enough to pay off the wait at the optimum moment is a much more skillful endeavor than it would seem for such a minimalistic style. And few display this talent better than Detroit originals Scan 7. Part of the hallowed Underground Resistance family, Scan 7 first broke out in the mid-'90s with a series of jacking machine funk 12"s that showcased their savvy for self-control -- a faculty they have demonstrated in releases year-on-year since. Highlighting this continuous font of vitality, Tresor Records has returned to the source and is proud to announce the reissue of Scan 7's debut LP, Dark Territory. First unleashed on the label in 1996, the album has been remastered from the original DATs by Mike Grinser, augmenting already powerful tracks such as the snake-like, teasing "Unusual Channel" (mixed by the master Blake Baxter), and the harder-edged "VII" resulting in music that will, without doubt, provoke an enhanced response when the pressure is finally released. Repressed on vinyl with updated artwork, these tracks still sound like a blueprint for the future, testament to the prescience and assurance Scan 7's leader, Trackmaster Lou, clearly had when writing "I hope you enjoy my records in the phuture to come" in the sleeve notes nearly 30 years ago.
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ELY 7512EP
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Elypsia Records is back in full-effect with an amazing release by Scan 7, an artist collective from Detroit whose existence goes back to the early days of Detroit techno. Scan 7 is considered by many as a pioneer of the underground Detroit sound. This new release features the original version of Scan 7's "Burdens Down", a song written and produced by Mr. Hooper, featuring Maurice Jackson on vocals. The package also includes the Terrence Parker's remix of "Burdens Down" and the gospel-influenced "Thank You Lord".
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TRESOR 255EP
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Synonymous with Detroit, techno, and Tresor, Scan 7 have remained protagonists of the Berlin-Detroit axis since it was first forged in the sweaty obsidian of the club's original Wertheim vault home. Now, over 20 years later, the masked techno collective pay tribute to the triptych's matted histories on The Resistance EP. This is a welcomed return to Tresor from one of its stalwart artists, and paves the way for a retrospective compilation on 20 years of Scan 7.
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