Sweet EP by Dany Rodriguez, David Carretta & Digital Coalition – A Hidden Techno Gem
Alright, so let’s talk about Sweet EP, this little slice of electronic goodness from 2007 that kinda flew under the radar but still packs a punch. Released on Destination Records outta Belgium, it’s one of those albums where you can tell everyone involved just vibed hard while making it. The genre? Techno and electro. The vibe? Straight fire. It’s got four tracks total—Sweet, Bad Experience (David Carretta Remix), Deeper, and My Computer Is Dead. I’m gonna zoom in on two tracks because honestly, they’re what stuck with me.
First up, “Bad Experience (David Carretta Remix)”. Oh man, this track is wild. It starts off all glitchy and chaotic like your speakers are having an identity crisis, but then BOOM—it locks into this thumping groove that grabs you by the collar and doesn’t let go. Carretta really flexes his remix muscles here; he takes whatever was in the original track and flips it into something darker, grittier, almost industrial. There’s this weird tension running through the whole thing, like it’s teetering between euphoria and straight-up panic. You don’t dance to this track—you survive it. And yeah, maybe that’s why I remember it so much. It feels dangerous, y’know?
Then there’s “My Computer Is Dead.” Now, before you roll your eyes at the title (which, fair enough, sounds like something a stressed-out IT guy would mutter), give it a listen. This tune has this retro-futuristic charm to it, like someone took early 80s synthwave and gave it a modern techno makeover. The beat chugs along steadily, but it’s the quirky bleeps and bloops scattered throughout that make it memorable. At times, it actually does sound like a computer losing its mind—which fits perfectly with the name. Like, imagine if robots partied late-night in some underground club. Yeah, it’s exactly that kind of energy. It’s playful yet hypnotic, which makes for a killer combo.
Props also go to Solacetek.com for the artwork—they nailed that sleek, techy aesthetic—and TPH for cutting the lacquer. Shoutout to producers Dany Rodriguez and Digital Coalition too, ‘cause they clearly poured their souls into this project. Even though it came out back in 2007, it still holds up today, especially if you’re into raw, unfiltered electro vibes.
Here’s the random thought that hit me after listening again: If aliens ever landed on Earth and asked us to explain human music, I’d hand them Sweet EP. Not only does it showcase how we blend technology with emotion, but it’s also proof that sometimes our best ideas come from tinkering around until something cool happens. Plus, seriously, who wouldn’t wanna see extraterrestrials try to interpret “My Computer Is Dead”?
So yeah, check out Sweet EP. Whether you’re spinning vinyl or streaming digitally, it’s worth your time. Just don’t blame me if your speakers start acting funny during “Bad Experience.” That one’s not my fault—it’s just that intense.
