Neil Landstrumm – April Acid

Label: Sienna ObscureScore: 7/10

If you’ve checked out Neil Landstrumm’s output before, then you’ll be all too aware that is a sound that’s nothing if not discerning and very often, experimental in nature. His latest sees him crop up on the fledgling Sienna Obscure label, and it sees him in vintage fashion, as he turns in a rugged techno workout that’ll appease the purists and the casual dancefloor dwellers alike.

The clue with this one is in the name, ‘April Acid’. As you’d imagine from that description, the Roland gets a solid workout, but it’s just my which Landstrumm keeps our attention peaked throughout that’s most intriguing. Full of twists and turns aplenty, it’s a veritable treat for techno enthusiasts especially. Audio Injection’s remix relies on a myriad of brash snares to bring the heat, whereas Brendon Moeller somehow crafts a thrilling, if somewhat esoteric take on the original as only he can.

The star showings don’t end there, as Jack De Marseille gets us back on point with another heaving interpretation, before Angel Alanis goes all percussive on a remix that’s notable for its liberal use of the vocal. Label boss Jeaven takes the opportunity to imbue the original with a heavy dollop of techno funk, while Steve Stoll completes the heavyweight package with a remix that sticks out for its many unrelenting wares. If you like techno, you can’t fail to be bowled over with this one.