Browse by Artist: PLANETARY ASSAULT SYSTEMS

Artist:	PLANETARY ASSAULT SYSTEMS
Title:	GT (Remixes)
Label:	MOTE EVOLVER (UK)
Format:	12"
Price:	$12.00
Catalog #:	MOTE 018EP

"Having taken a short summer break, Mote-Evolver is back with something very special. Luke Slater's Planetary Assault Systems alias needs little introduction having been at the very heart of techno since 1993. Taken from the first ever Mote-Evolver EP, 'GT' is remixed and reworked to bring a classic bang-up-to-date. James Ruskin brings his classic Detroit inspired sounds into the mix; creating a meandering journey of a mix; bringing out all the futuristic, industrial robot-funk of the original, piecing together the elements into one soulful and hypnotic whole. Function & Jerome Sydenham continue their successful production partnership to create a dark and heavy rework. With both producers styles evident in the mix the melting pot of parts comes together as deep, abrasive warehouse techno. Fittingly, Slater gets in on the act too, providing his own 'P.A.S. Drone Sector' remix; transporting the original straight out of 2006 and into 2010 with all the mesmerizing exquisiteness the original still intact."

Artist:	PLANETARY ASSAULT SYSTEMS
Title:	Deep Heet Vol. 2
Label:	MOTE EVOLVER (UK)
Format:	12"
Price:	$13.00
Catalog #:	MOTE 022EP

"Comprising three state-of-the-art expeditions into deep space techno, Deep Heet Vol. 2 takes techno back to its primitive roots, adding details inspired by yet to be explored points in the galaxy; only visible from Slater's Spacestation UK studio. 'Sucktion' opens the EP in glorious style. The basis being a powerfully hypnotic groove, the track evolves steadily, drawing the listener in completely before revealing its subtle, beautifully powerful, harmonic breakdown. Mechanical and tense, 'Pow Wow' combines the sonic dynamism of hollow reverberating rhythms with oscillating melodic loops which together create a tightly woven groove that ultimately implodes into a shrill explosion of frequencies. 'Raid' closes out the EP with its shimmering minimalism crafting a calm contrast to the rest of the EP. Pulsing melodies and echoing chimes attract the focus while a heavy flat kick and spurts of firing hats add the necessary dance floor momentum."

Artist:	PLANETARY ASSAULT SYSTEMS
Title:	Temporary Suspension
Label:	OSTGUT TON (GERMANY)
Format:	2x12"
Price:	$18.00
Catalog #:	OSTGUT 004LP

2x12" version. Planetary Assault Systems is the legendary, harder-edged techno project from the UK's Luke Slater, and this is his first full-length effort after more than 7 years. Temporary Suspension is released as a continuous mix of 10 tracks on CD, as well as 6 single tracks on a double 12", and defies any current sound trends. However, Slater himself states that it's "time to bring the funk and intensity back in a new way. Time to open the sound again." In addition to funk and intensity, Slater manages to create an industrial strength and energy that has evolved over the years -- ranging from aggressive techno to very deep and melancholy pieces that still retain an alien feeling. The first track "Open Up" sets the pace for things to come, already: a driving groove and a thunderstorm of synths cutting through a confusing melody of chimes. Subsequently, the loud and fast "Whoodoo" dives deep into the primordial blend of techno, using an uncompromising, metallic percussion. "Om The Def" takes the foot off the gas pedal, marking one of the album's definite highlights by using an arrangement of bongos and a funky, distorted bass line oscillating between dense and airy aggregate states. "Hold It" is an unbelievably sexy Chicago house stomper reminiscent of a modern version of an Amando track. "Attack Of The Mutant Camels" fascinates with its noise and bleep fest, complete with a decelerated rhythm and a fierce bass line. On "Gateway To Minia" he loses the beat in favor of gloomy ambient synth chords culminating in a cacophony of noise. But the album does not end here, as he brings back the kick on "Sticker Men" one last time with the crowd firmly set in his sights. Luke Slater's sonic vision on Temporary Suspension as a rough and highly energetic sound hardly comes as a surprise, as he keeps testing and pushing his musical boundaries ever since releasing his first tracks in 1989. Planetary Assault Systems has always been Luke's pseudonym for hard and uncompromising techno, and almost all of his releases on Peacefrog have become classics of the genre. Luke has never been satisfied with exploring just one aspect of music, and is well-known for his eccentricity and rebelliousness, aspects that have held his audience captive in his extraterrestrial light-beam of past, present, and future. Heavy, grinding techno cuts that will most definitely rank as the best of 2009.

Artist:	PLANETARY ASSAULT SYSTEMS
Title:	Temporary Suspension
Label:	OSTGUT TON (GERMANY)
Format:	CD
Price:	$15.50
Catalog #:	OSTGUT 009CD

Planetary Assault Systems is the legendary, harder-edged techno project from the UK's Luke Slater, and this is his first full-length effort after more than 7 years. Temporary Suspension is released as a continuous mix of 10 tracks on CD, as well as 6 single tracks on a double 12", and defies any current sound trends. However, Slater himself states that it's "time to bring the funk and intensity back in a new way. Time to open the sound again." In addition to funk and intensity, Slater manages to create an industrial strength and energy that has evolved over the years -- ranging from aggressive techno to very deep and melancholy pieces that still retain an alien feeling. The first track "Open Up" sets the pace for things to come, already: a driving groove and a thunderstorm of synths cutting through a confusing melody of chimes. Subsequently, the loud and fast "Whoodoo" dives deep into the primordial blend of techno, using an uncompromising, metallic percussion. "Om The Def" takes the foot off the gas pedal, marking one of the album's definite highlights by using an arrangement of bongos and a funky, distorted bass line oscillating between dense and airy aggregate states. "Hold It" is an unbelievably sexy Chicago house stomper reminiscent of a modern version of an Amando track. "Attack Of The Mutant Camels" fascinates with its noise and bleep fest, complete with a decelerated rhythm and a fierce bass line. On "Gateway To Minia" he loses the beat in favor of gloomy ambient synth chords culminating in a cacophony of noise. But the album does not end here, as he brings back the kick on "Sticker Men" one last time with the crowd firmly set in his sights. Luke Slater's sonic vision on Temporary Suspension as a rough and highly energetic sound hardly comes as a surprise, as he keeps testing and pushing his musical boundaries ever since releasing his first tracks in 1989. Planetary Assault Systems has always been Luke's pseudonym for hard and uncompromising techno, and almost all of his releases on Peacefrog have become classics of the genre. Luke has never been satisfied with exploring just one aspect of music, and is well-known for his eccentricity and rebelliousness, aspects that have held his audience captive in his extraterrestrial light-beam of past, present, and future. Heavy, grinding techno cuts that will most definitely rank as the best of 2009.

Artist:	PLANETARY ASSAULT SYSTEMS
Title:	The Messenger
Label:	OSTGUT TON (GERMANY)
Format:	2x12"
Price:	$21.00
Catalog #:	OSTGUT 010LP

2x12" version, featuring 9 out of 12 tracks from the CD. The Planetary Assault Systems project has been active for some 15 years now, channeling an exploratory theme into cutting-edge, non-conformist techno for the clubs but also for listening at home. His previous album for Ostgut Ton, Temporary Suspension (OSTGUT 009CD/004LP), re-instated that classic P.A.S sound and found the dexterous artist touring even more with this tougher, purist techno aesthetic. And yet again, Slater maintains his prolific output with the announcement of The Messenger. In his own words, it's a project that stays very true and honest to the Planetary Assault Systems goal: a journey of discovery, to create new sounds which are not otherwise present in club music at this time. There's a strong club element present here -- Slater play-tested all the tracks and employed a careful editing process to make sure they all fit the description. Highly playable works of club-intended sound art, early heavy moments like "Bell Blocker" or the playful "Wriss." The drum barrage of "Rip The Cut" speaks directly to the dancefloor, perhaps the most rhythmically-intense moment of the album, which is not to be put lightly as the rolling, filtering tones of "Cold Bolster" and "Black Tea" urge us further into perfectly frenetic moments.

Artist:	PLANETARY ASSAULT SYSTEMS
Title:	The Messenger
Label:	OSTGUT TON (GERMANY)
Format:	CD
Price:	$17.00
Catalog #:	OSTGUT 020CD

The Planetary Assault Systems project has been active for some 15 years now, channeling an exploratory theme into cutting-edge, non-conformist techno for the clubs but also for listening at home. His previous album for Ostgut Ton, Temporary Suspension (OSTGUT 009CD/004LP), re-instated that classic P.A.S sound and found the dexterous artist touring even more with this tougher, purist techno aesthetic. And yet again, Slater maintains his prolific output with the announcement of The Messenger. In his own words, it's a project that stays very true and honest to the Planetary Assault Systems goal: a journey of discovery, to create new sounds which are not otherwise present in club music at this time. From the album's beautiful introductory track "Railer (Further Exploration)," which floats through the bubbling ether before leading into the mysterious depths of "Beauty In The Fear," it is clear that Slater's role as sound explorer and adventurer has been dutifully fulfilled. With a sense of timing that can only be expected from such an experienced DJ and musician, we are led through a series of stand-out tracks, where no one feels less pure, yet each has their own voice. Indeed, there's a strong club element present here -- Slater play-tested all the tracks and employed a careful editing process to make sure they all fit the description. Highly playable works of club-intended sound art, early heavy moments like "Bell Blocker" or the playful "Wriss" give way to even more severe messages as "Kray Squid" pulses onto the radar with magnetic energy. The drum barrage of "Rip The Cut" speaks directly to the dancefloor, perhaps the most rhythmically-intense moment of the album, which is not to be put lightly as the rolling, filtering tones of "Cold Bolster" and "Black Tea" urge us further into perfectly frenetic moments.

Artist:	PLANETARY ASSAULT SYSTEMS
Title:	Temporary Suspension
Label:	OSTGUT TON (GERMANY)
Format:	12"
Price:	$12.00
Catalog #:	OSTGUT 024EP

Be it Detroit techno, obscure electronica, ambient, or conceptual electro, Luke Slater has definitely left his stamp on the last two decades as a DJ and a producer. This time, he returns under his legendary techno pseudonym Planetary Assault Systems with the Temporary Suspension EP, a taster of his eponymously-titled album on Ostgut Ton. With this two-tracker, he shows how techno with a healthy dose of toughness should be done, and both tracks are uncompromising DJ tools for the peak-time.

Artist:	PLANETARY ASSAULT SYSTEMS
Title:	Remixes
Label:	OSTGUT TON (GERMANY)
Format:	12"
Price:	$12.00
Catalog #:	OSTGUT 031EP

Ostgut Ton explore the outer limits with Planetary Assault Systems remixes by Al Tourettes & Appleblimand Deuce. Al Tourettes and Appleblim contort and re-form "X Speaks To X" into a devious, hot-footed celebration of dark and intense broken-beat electronics. Tight, tensile and direct, the pair intertwine thick synth patterns and shuddering, sub-sonic bass lines around the heavy, morphing groove. Deuce turn in a relentless yet smoothly-rounded version of "Hold It," which drones and phases to the point of hypnosis.

Artist:	PLANETARY ASSAULT SYSTEMS
Title:	Archives 2
Label:	PEACEFROG (UK)
Format:	CD
Price:	$15.00
Catalog #:	PF G033CD

"Archives Two is the fifth Planetary Assault Systems album for Peacefrog, and follows in the footsteps of Archives One, by bringing you more of those classic Luke Slater rarities under his popular & clubby Planetary Assault System guise The early Planetary 12"s contained on this new double pack & CD have been unavailable for a few years & have hence been changing hands on Ebay for mucho dollar. This is also the first time many of these tracks have appeared on CD. So, if you're unaware of the Planetary style of funked up minimal house & techno grooves or just missed them first time round, then this is a must introduction to one of the UK's most respected & pioneering techno outfits."

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