| Details / Tracklist: |
A1: Milky Way (6:42)
A2: Warning (5:47)
B1: Orbit (7:09)
B2: The Flow (4:07)
C1: Astralwerks (5:28)
C2: Starlight (6:25)
D1: Last Transport (To Alpha Centauri) (5:12)
D2: I Wanna Be There (Edit) (6:43)
D3: Lightspeed (6:47) |
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| Description: | Deep Space by Model 500, released 22 November 2024.
This version of Deep Space comes as a 2xLP. - Model 500's 'Deep Space,' originally released in 1995 on R&S Records, is a landmark album in electronic and techno music, crafted by Detroit pioneer Juan Atkins. This work seamlessly combines atmospheric textures with pulsating beats, reflecting the innovative spirit of the Detroit techno scene. With tracks like 'The Chase' and 'No UFOs,' 'Deep Space' captivates listeners through it's hypnotic melodies and complex rhythms, creating an immersive experience that feels both expansive and futuristic. The album is revered for it's groundbreaking sound and continues to inspire artists and fans alike in the electronic music landscape. This new pressing has been carefully remastered and re-cut from original sources to achieve the best sonic experience possible. This 2024 repress does not include the track 'Last Transport (To Alpha Centauri)'."Deep Space" is a landmark LP by Model 500, the pioneering alias of Detroit techno originator Juan Atkins, released on the influential Metroplex label. On this album, Model 500 dives into futuristic soundscapes where deep, pulsating basslines meet shimmering synth pads and stripped-back drum programming. The tracks unfold wie weightless journeys through the cosmos: hypnotic, minimal and yet full of subtle melodic details that reveal themselves with repeated listening. "Deep Space" balances machine-like precision with an unmistakable sense of soul, making it a timeless example of early techno's forward-looking aesthetic. This LP is ideal for listeners who appreciate atmospheric, space-oriented electronic music that works equally well on a quality sound system at home and in an intimate club environment.
Model 500 is one of the core projects of Juan Atkins, widely regarded as one of the originators of Detroit techno and a key figure in shaping modern electronic music. Under the Model 500 moniker, Atkins released genre-defining tracks that fused electro, funk and sci-fi-inspired synth sounds into a completely new musical language. His productions are characterized by tight rhythms, synthetic basslines and futuristic harmonies that have inspired several generations of producers worldwide. Model 500's work has been essential in establishing Detroit as a central hub of electronic innovation and continues to be cited as a reference point by DJs, collectors and historians of techno culture.
Metroplex, the manufacturer and label behind this LP, is one of Detroit's most important and respected techno imprints. Founded in the 1980s, Metroplex played a crucial role in bringing the sound of Detroit to the world, focusing on pure, uncompromising electronic music with a clear futuristic edge. The label is known for its minimalist artwork, audiophile-oriented pressings and a catalog that has become a cornerstone for DJs and collectors of classic techno and electro. With releases by Juan Atkins and other key Detroit artists, Metroplex has built a reputation for quality, authenticity and innovation that still resonates strongly in contemporary club culture.
Listening to "Deep Space" on vinyl highlights the warmth and detail of Metroplex's production and pressing standards. The LP format allows the tracks room to breathe, emphasizing the dynamic interplay between tight drum patterns, deep sub-bass and the airy, cosmic textures that define Model 500's sound. This record is a must-have for fans of Detroit techno, as well as for anyone interested in the roots of modern electronic dance music who wants to experience a classic vision of the future, preserved on wax. |
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5400595001249 |
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