No Apology Only Fight by Irregular Synth: A Techno Slugfest You Can’t Ignore
Alright, let’s get one thing straight—this album hits like a freight train. No Apology Only Fight from Irregular Synth is the kind of record that doesn’t ask for your attention; it demands it. Released in 2013 under the French label Among, this sucker punches its way through techno with an unapologetic rawness you don’t hear every day. It's not perfect, but damn if it isn’t memorable.
The standout track? Hands down, “No Apology Only Fight (Lucas Freire Dub Mix)”. This remix rips open with a bassline so thick it feels like walking through molasses while someone screams at you to move faster. The kicks are relentless, pounding away like they’ve got something to prove. And those synths? They’re all jagged edges and sharp corners, cutting through the mix like broken glass. What sticks with me here is how chaotic yet controlled it feels—it’s messy as hell, but there’s a method to the madness. If techno had a mosh pit, this would be the soundtrack.
Then there’s “Let Me See (The Welderz Remix)”, which flips the vibe just enough to keep things interesting. Where the Lucas Freire mixes go hard, this one sneaks up on you. At first, it lulls you into thinking it’s gonna be chill, but about two minutes in, BAM—it drops into this gritty, industrial groove that makes you wanna punch the air or maybe even break something. The Welderz clearly weren’t messing around when they put this together. That distorted vocal sample repeating “let me see” gets stuck in your head like gum on a shoe—annoying at first, then kinda satisfying after a while.
Look, I ain’t saying this album reinvents the wheel or anything. Some tracks feel repetitive, and yeah, the production could’ve been cleaner. But honestly? That’s part of what makes it work. It’s rough around the edges, like it was made in some dingy basement studio fueled by caffeine and sheer rage. And honestly, that DIY grit gives it character most polished albums lack.
Here’s the kicker though—listening to this album feels less like music appreciation and more like surviving a fight. By the end, you’re left bruised but buzzing, wondering what exactly just happened. Maybe that’s why it sticks with you. Or maybe it’s because deep down, we all need a little chaos now and then.
So yeah, check out No Apology Only Fight. Just don’t say I didn’t warn ya—it bites back.
