Identity Component Remixes by Morphology: A Deep Dive into Electro Bliss
If you're into that gritty, head-nodding electro vibe, Identity Component Remixes by Morphology is a ride worth taking. Released back in 2014 on the German label Zyntax Motorcity, this album feels like someone took the blueprint of classic Detroit techno and gave it a futuristic facelift. With remixes from heavy hitters like Hardfloor, Exaltics, and Versalife, it’s basically a masterclass in how to twist and reshape original tracks into something fresh yet familiar.
Let’s talk about two tracks that really stuck with me. First up, there’s “Irregular Satellites (Defekt Remix).” Man, this one hits hard. The beat has this raw, almost industrial edge to it—like a machine that’s slightly off-kilter but still somehow perfect. It’s got these glitchy stabs layered over a driving bassline that just refuses to quit. Every time I hear it, I picture some neon-lit warehouse party where everyone’s lost in their own little universe. There’s something hypnotic about how Defekt takes the original track and flips it into this dark, brooding monster. It’s not too polished, which makes it feel alive, ya know?
Then there’s “Integral Domain (Hardfloor Remix).” Oh man, Hardfloor doing what they do best—acid lines for days. This track sounds like someone bottled up all the energy of a '90s rave and poured it straight into your ears. The squelchy 303s are relentless, weaving in and out like they’re daring you to keep up. What gets me every time is how the groove locks you in—it’s impossible not to move. It’s one of those tracks that reminds you why electronic music can feel so visceral and real, even when it’s made entirely of machines.
The rest of the album doesn’t disappoint either. You’ve got Sync 24 bringing his signature robotic funk to “Magnetospheric,” while Kan3da teams up with Luke Eargoggle (and Biodread separately) to turn “Microbial” into multiple flavors of chaos. Honestly, it’s wild how each remix brings its own personality without losing sight of the source material.
Shoutout to Matti Turunen and Michael Diekmann for pulling this together—they wrote and produced the originals, after all. And props to Plastica for the artwork; it fits the vibe perfectly, all sharp edges and mechanical vibes.
Here’s the thing: listening to Identity Component Remixes feels like peeking behind the curtain at how versatile electro can be. These guys didn’t just slap some effects on old tunes—they reimagined them completely. It’s an album that rewards repeat listens because there’s always some new detail to catch.
And here’s my random thought to wrap this up: isn’t it kinda funny how music made entirely by computers can make us feel so damn human? Like, yeah, we built these machines, but sometimes it feels like they’re teaching us how to feel. Weird, huh? Anyway, if you haven’t spun this yet, do yourself a favor. Crank it loud and let the robots take over—for a bit, anyway.
