DJ Warp / Bitch Shift / DJ Hi-Shock / Son of Zev - Electric Groove Remixes

Recording info

Proper Techno is what Elektrax Recordings commit themselves to and with this vinyl release of Electric Groove remixes, they deliver it in full force.

A1) DJ Warp's original was definitely a slammer of a track, but DJ Warp has now outdone himself. Starting out like this is going to be a funky Berlinesque track Warp builds the groove and intensity to a London Acid party feel. This moves into a breakdown that has a stomach pounding kick, before the snares whip the track into a frenzy, which is definitely what this will do the crowd.

A2) Bitch Shift has somehow channelled Jeff Mills into his remix with careful re-arrangement of the percussion parts and oh the BASS. The top synths definitely give it a very classic feel, while the intensity of this track makes it relentless. This is not a fast rendition but the pace in itself adds to its strength. You simply cant ignore this track.

B1) The DJ Hi-Shock remix is going to sit perfectly at the beginning of a peak hour set, one that no self respecting DJ would mix into, rather let the last DJ's track run out and open with this sound system thumper. The reverb and space at the top of this track simply make room for the cracking bass kick and the 303 stabs, and that's just the opening. The track somehow morphs with a chord sample becoming more intellectual without losing any of it's raw power.

B2) Keeping with the theme, Son of Zev doesn't let us down with another hard rendition of the original. Opening with a percussion build-up that works in a new bassline and some multiple layered snares and hats. Like DJ Warp, Son of Zev also breaks this down with a slamming breakbeat kick and from all the filtered percussion emerges a 303 that eventually envelopes the sound before throwing us back into the main section of the track.
One copy of this record is not going to be enough. Other than the fact these tracks will mix into each other fantastically, these tracks are addictive and you are likely to wear this record out from overplaying