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Artist:	DIXON, TERRENCE
Title:	From The Far Future
Label:	TRESOR (GERMANY)
Format:	CD
Price:	$16.00
Catalog #:	TRES 141CD

"Native-Detroiter Terrence Dixon's longtime alliance with godfather Juan Atkins has helped forge his own powerful sound in the world of minimal techno. Since 1994, Dixon's presence has become well-established in the global underground for having produced some of the deepest atmosphere in the genre, surfacing especially in the co-production of Atkins' Skynet album from 1998. For 2000, dixon's exclusive album debut on Tresor entitled From the Far Future signals the beginning of a strong new relationship between artist and label. Essentially variations on a concept, From the Far Future is delightfully warm with dreamlike excursions through techno and house-based structures. Says Dixon himself, 'From The Far Future is all about respecting those who came before me, respecting the art of pure techno, taking bits and pieces of what's old and making it new once again.' Past, present and future are interwoven within eleven tracks, all compositionally unified but each able to stand alone when heard individually. The 50-minute journey they take is smooth and organic; specifically designed to be flexible; understood in club settings and at home. Alternating rhythms throb to the forefront while floated in echoey synthesizer washes. Subtle traces of some of most ingenious profiles in the history of electronic music are hinted at, including Kraftwerk, Derrick May, and Juan Atkins, bathing the listener in sensual nostalgia. Sublime."

Artist:	DIXON, TERRENCE
Title:	Directions
Label:	UNDERL_NE (UK)
Format:	12"
Price:	$11.00
Catalog #:	UND 014EP

"Underl_ne meets Terrence Dixon, the first 12" in a forthcoming series of thrilling, twisted vintage electro, and minimal/dubby walks in space. Old school/new tracks chosen for a timeless quality and relevance in today's scene. For people starving to find out what will come after the minimal era. This music is cool school as Terrence Dixon combines with Underl_ne. Get Involved... probably the best-ever record by minimal legend Terrence Dixon. Hand-picked and re-submitted tracks have made sure this EP is of the highest musical and sound quality. Techno gold. The kudos here come from the combination of a super cool and modern techno label working with the widely-respected and acclaimed originator of the minimal scene."

Artist:	DIXON, TERRENCE
Title:	Train Of Thought
Label:	YORE RECORDS (GERMANY)
Format:	2LP
Price:	$20.00
Catalog #:	YORE 003LP

"Train of Thought is not only significant for being the latest album by Detroit legend Terrence Dixon but for being Yore's premiere full-length release. Dixon, of course, is well-known for his Population 1 releases on Juan Atkins' Metroplex imprint as well as for deep material issued under his given name on Tresor and Utensil. Other career highlights include co-producing Atkins' Skynet album (under the Infiniti alias) and Dixon's recent standout, Minimalism III, on Background Records. Dixon's uncompromising sound is heard in full effect on Train Of Thought. The album's tracks range from '80s-sounding Cybotron-like excursions to raw, stripped-down techno and warm, chord-driven house tunes. The double-vinyl set includes rapturous settings of synthetic sound and swinging cuts whose burbling keys, pounding kick drums, and brisk hi-hats evoke the brilliant sheen of Detroit techno. The striking 'Links' showcases Dixon's most artistically innovative side by pairing a locomotive tech-house pulse with complex vibraphone patterns that may remind listeners of Steve Reich's music; it's no exaggeration to state that nothing like 'Links' has ever been heard in dance circles before. In 'Ivory Coast,' Dixon weds a relaxed, midtempo groove with dreamy chords and evocative melodies to suggest the onset of twilight at a remote African-American outpost. Last but not least, there's an Andy Vaz remix of Terrence Dixon's 'Lost' track whose original tune was on his last Background records release.Throughout Train of Thought, his conceptual reach elevates his music to a highly personalized realm where dance rhythms seamlessly blend with inspired compositional ideas. Though his music may invite comparison to Drexicya and Atkins, Dixon's music is often imitated but never duplicated -- ultimately stands alone." --Deeprhythms.com

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