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ARTIST
TITLE
Sophisticcato
FORMAT
12"

LABEL
CATALOG #
MPM 051EP MPM 051EP
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RELEASE DATE
6/5/2026

Throughout the year M-Plant's Perpetual Masters series has been releasing one track per week from Robert Hood's extensive music archive, remastered by legendary German producer, Thomas Heckmann. Originally released in 1999 on the Duet imprint, Robert Hood's Sophisticcato stands as a concise but potent example of his late-'90s minimal techno philosophy. Built around four tracks, including the title cut, "The First Night" and two versions of "Cobra Seed", the record features his signature approach with stripped-back drum patterns and hypnotic loops that prioritize rhythm over unnecessary embellishment. Lean and functional, with subtle shifts, it represents Hood's belief that minimal elements, precisely arranged, can achieve maximum impact on the dance floor.