Lowboys’ Orange – A Techno Journey That Sticks With You
Man, if you’re into that raw, pulsing techno vibe with a twist of tech house, Lowboys’ Orange is the kind of album that grabs your brain and doesn’t let go. Released in 2013 on Bla Bla Records outta the Netherlands, this thing feels like a late-night drive through neon-lit streets or maybe the soundtrack to some underground rave where everyone’s lost themselves in the beat. It’s not perfect, but damn does it have personality.
Let me tell you about “Shalom.” This track hit me right in the chest, no joke. The opening builds slow—like really slow—and just when you think it’s gonna stay chill forever, BAM, the bassline drops and it’s like… yeah, you know what I mean? That deep, hypnotic groove pulls you in so hard you forget where you are for a sec. There’s something almost spiritual about it (maybe that’s why they named it "Shalom"?). Every time it plays, I find myself zoning out, staring at walls like they hold secrets only I can hear. Weird, right? But isn’t that what good music does?
Then there’s “Get Down.” Okay, don’t laugh, but this one reminds me of being awkwardly convinced by friends to dance even though I’m terrible at it. Like, the rhythm is infectious as hell, all bouncy and playful, but still edgy enough to keep things interesting. You can’t help but move—even if it’s just tapping your foot under the table while pretending to be cool. Honestly, I’ve replayed this track more times than I care to admit because it’s impossible NOT to smile while listening to it. It’s got this sneaky energy that creeps up on you.
“Monday Morning” rounds out the trio I’ll talk about here, though the rest of the album holds its own too. It’s darker, moodier—the kind of tune that makes you want to sit alone with headphones on and stare out rainy windows. Feels fitting for its title, doesn’t it? If Mondays had a sound, this might be it: equal parts dread and determination.
What gets me about Orange is how unapologetically itself it is. Lowboys didn’t try to reinvent the wheel; instead, they took their influences from tech house and techno and made something both familiar and fresh. Sure, some tracks feel a little rough around the edges, but that’s part of the charm. You can tell these guys were vibing hard in the studio, letting the music flow without overthinking it.
Here’s the random thought I’ll leave you with: Listening to Orange feels like meeting someone who’s effortlessly confident yet kinda quirky. They don’t need to impress you—they just ARE. And weirdly, that makes you trust them completely. Same goes for this album. It won’t blow your mind every second, but it’ll stick with you long after the last beat fades.
