sebastien bouchet: speicher 77

For Speicher 77, French producer Sebastien Bouchet returns to the fold with two new tracks that readily underscore his reputation as master of Rorschach techno. A first perfunctory needle drop on opener "Thesaurus" won't necessarily reveal its emotional intricacy, however, as a decidedly deviant lead synth drills its way into the listener's bowels and levels any dancefloor. "Broken Heart" is a powerful techno ballad that doesn't need vocals to tell its tale of struggle and redemption. A deceptively simple yet towering melody takes centerstage, cutting through the smoke and mirrors of your average night out like a knife through butter.