Album Review: Generic Mix Alternate Mix by DJ Sotofett
Let’s cut to the chase—DJ Sotofett’s Generic Mix Alternate Mix isn’t your run-of-the-mill techno record. Released in 2016 under Germany’s SO-PHAT label, it’s one of those albums that sneaks up on you like a shadow at dusk. You don’t notice it creeping in until BAM—you’re fully immersed. It’s raw, unpolished, and kinda feels like someone handed you an old cassette tape they found in their attic but somehow sounds futuristic.
The album only has two tracks: “Generic Mix” and “Alternate Mix.” At first glance (or listen), this might feel sparse, but trust me—it packs more punch than most bloated 15-track LPs out there. Let’s dive into why these tunes stick with you.
“Generic Mix”: A Techno Headtrip
This track is deceptive. The name makes it sound all boring and predictable, right? Wrong. From the moment it kicks off, you’re greeted with this hypnotic beat that just loops and loops, pulling you deeper into its vortex. There’s no big drop, no flashy synth explosion—just layers upon layers of subtle tweaks that make your brain go, “Wait…what did I just hear?” It’s not trying too hard, which is exactly why it works. By the time you realize you’ve been nodding along for ten minutes straight, it's already over. Sneaky bastard.
“Alternate Mix”: The Wild Card
If “Generic Mix” is the calm before the storm, “Alternate Mix” is the storm itself. This one throws curveballs left and right. Imagine if a robot got into a fight with a drum machine while someone poured acid rain over both of them—that’s kind of the vibe here. The rhythm shifts unpredictably, keeping you guessing every step of the way. One minute you think you've got it figured out; the next, it flips everything upside down. Honestly, it’s exhausting—but in the best possible way.
What really stands out about this album is how personal it feels. You can tell DJ Sotofett didn’t sit down thinking, “How do I make a hit?” Instead, he seems to have asked himself, “What happens if I let my weirdness take control?” And boy, does it pay off.
Now, here’s the kicker—I still can’t decide whether I love or hate this album. But isn’t that the sign of something truly great? Like when you bite into a sandwich and aren’t sure if it’s amazing or terrible, so you keep eating it anyway. That’s Generic Mix Alternate Mix. It’s messy, imperfect, and utterly unforgettable.
So yeah, thanks for nothing, DJ Sotofett. You made me question everything I thought I knew about techno—and now I need another coffee to process it all.
