Browse by Artist: PHOTEK

Artist:	PHOTEK
Title:	Risc vs. Reward
Label:	ASTRALWERKS
Format:	CD
Price:	$11.50
Catalog #:	ASW 6202

CD EP that compiles Photek's two previous releases for Science/Astralwerks: the Hidden Camera EP from 1996 and the more recent Ni Ten Ichi Ryu single (both of which are now deleted in their original form). The four Hidden Camera tracks here represented Photek (aka Rupert Parkes)'s most high profile musical presentation and still sound deadly and brilliant -- impeccably designed breaks, cut with the utmost scientific precision that make Parkes the absolute king of his chosen craft. Sophisticated and explosive elegance like nothing else around.

Artist:	PHOTEK
Title:	Modus Operandi
Label:	ASTRALWERKS
Format:	CD
Price:	$15.50
Catalog #:	ASW 6207

Highly anticipated full length debut; doesn't perhaps have the mind-blowing impact his earlier singles had, and is burdened by a 20% repeat ratio ("Hidden Camera" and "KJZ" appear yet again). But still a critical album for 1997's agenda in terms of scientific drum 'n' bass. Rupert claims that he spends up to a month composing a track and you can hear the subtle attention to detail throughout this album. "Modus Operandi is 10 tracks of abstract, polished drum and bass. Edgy and tense, like a walk down a cold, dim alley, Photek's music is dark and nervous, yet at the same time allows one to feel okay about being alone in the dark...crosses over into the jazzier elements of electronic music, simultaneously synthetic and organic. With sparse snare drums and rhythmic bass, he explores the space between the beats not just the beats themselves. Photek takes electronic music into uncharted territory."

Artist:	PHOTEK
Title:	101 (Boddika Remix)/This City
Label:	PHOTEK PRODUCTIONS (UK)
Format:	12"
Price:	$12.00
Catalog #:	PPRO 014VSY-EP

"Full colour sleeve pressed on 180 gram vinyl. Regarded by many as the finest electronic producer of his generation, the mysterious LA-based Photek enjoyed considerable success throughout the '90s and into the new millennium with his own mutant breed of jungle and drum'n'bass. After a four-year hiatus from releasing music (and just over ten years since his last LP Solaris), the legendary Photek is back with a new sound and brand new 4-track EP -- an occasion definitely worth the wait. Never one to stand still, Photek's enviable reputation has been built not just on his ability to inspire both his fans and peers over the years through his productions but also through his knack of reinventing his sound time and time again... in 2011 he has once again shifted the gears, re-inspired by UK bass music and the current crop of young producers ? Photek has a new sound to share with the world. Multiple radio plays by: Benji B, Annie Mac, Rob Da Bank, Mistajam, Nick Grimshaw, Greenmoney, Jon Kennedy."

Artist:	PHOTEK
Title:	Closer
Label:	TECTONIC (UK)
Format:	12"
Price:	$11.00
Catalog #:	TEC 050EP

In celebration of their 50th 12" vinyl release, Tectonic presents a rare new outing from the legendary Photek. Gracing Tectonic with the soulful 120bpm "Closer," Photek has turned a corner with his style and sound since the d&b days, keeping things fresh and upfront. Label boss Pinch flips the vibe back to 140bpm dubstep territories with his remix. Full picture sleeve and the first 1,000 copies come with a free download code for digital versions of both tracks.

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