Dave Paton - Live Substance

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Review by Edwin Mauricio Tabares Henao

Live Substance by Dave Paton: A Techno Gem That Still Kicks Alright, let’s talk about Live Substance by Dave Paton. Released in 2011 on the UK-based label This Machine Is Broken, this album is a raw slice of electronic goodness with a heavy lean into techno vibes. It’s not trying to be anything fancy—just straight-up beats that grab you and don’t let go. And honestly? That’s why it works. First off, there’s the track “Live @ Substance.” Man, this one hits hard. It’s got this pulsing energy that feels like being dropped into the middle of a rave at 3 AM when everyone’s lost their minds but in the best way possible. The bassline is relentless, looping around your brain until you can’t help but move. What sticks with me most is how stripped-back yet powerful it feels—you’re not overwhelmed by layers of sound, just pure, driving rhythm. It’s the kind of thing that makes you wanna ditch whatever you’re doing and hit the dancefloor. (Even if that dancefloor is just your living room.) Another standout for me is… well, okay, I’ll admit I can’t remember all the track names because they kinda blend together in this hypnotic haze. But there’s one—I think it’s near the end of the album—that switches things up with these eerie synth pads. Like, suddenly you’re floating through space instead of stomping on concrete. It’s a cool little detour from the pounding beats, giving the listener a breather before diving back into the chaos. Feels intentional, y’know? Like Dave knew exactly when we’d need a moment to catch our breath. What I love about Live Substance is how unapologetically live it feels. You can tell this wasn’t some overly polished studio project; it’s messy, gritty, and real. Listening to it almost feels like you’ve crashed a secret underground party where no one cares what you look like or how good your moves are. It’s freeing. So yeah, if you’re into techno that doesn’t take itself too seriously but still knows how to slap, give this album a spin. Just don’t blame me if you find yourself zoning out at work while secretly imagining lasers and fog machines. Oh, and fun fact: apparently, the label name “This Machine Is Broken” was inspired by an actual busted piece of gear. Kinda poetic, huh? Music made despite—or maybe because of—the chaos.

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Artist: Dave Paton
Album: Live Substance

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Live @ Substance40:34

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Labels

This Machine Is Broken

Listen online

  • lyssna på nätet
  • écouter en ligne
  • ascolta in linea
  • lytte på nettet
  • online luisteren
  • escuchar en línea
  • ouvir online
  • online anhören
  • kuunnella verkossa

Formats

  • File
  • ALAC

Notes

Recorded live at Substance June 4th, 2011

About Dave Paton

Name Vars

  • D. Paton

Aliases

  • Being
  • The Wee DJs
  • The Buttmasters
  • Distorto
  • No
  • Shit FM
  • dbacon
  • Highlands In Flat

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *Live Substance* by Dave Paton is a hidden gem in the electronic music scene. Released in 2011 under the UK label *This Machine Is Broken*, it blends raw techno vibes with live energy. The standout track, *Live @ Substance*, captures the intensity of a real club atmosphere. It feels like you're right there in the moment. Not many people know about this release, but it’s a must-listen for any techno fan.