Hardsignal 05: A Techno Trip Worth Taking
Alright, let’s talk about Hardsignal 05 by OBI Ryuji Takeuchi and W Jörg Heinze. This Dutch duo dropped a banger on the Hardsignal label that feels like it was cooked up in some underground lab fueled by caffeine and neon lights. It’s electronic music with a techno heartbeat, and if you’re into tracks that make your brain tingle while your feet move on their own, this one’s for you.
First off, let’s dive into “Roervados.” Man, this track is sticky—it grabs hold of you and doesn’t let go. The beat builds slowly, almost teasing you, like, "Hey, are we gonna party or what?" Then BAM! The bassline kicks in, all gritty and raw, dragging you straight to a dimly lit warehouse rave where everyone’s lost in their own world but somehow still connected. What sticks with me is how the synths twist around the rhythm, creating this hypnotic vibe. You don’t just hear “Roervados,” you feel it. Like, I swear my pulse synced up with the track at one point. Wild.
Then there’s “Life Sucks,” which might sound depressing as hell based on the title, but trust me, it’s more of a middle finger to bad vibes than a pity party. The intro sneaks up on you, all minimal and brooding, before exploding into these punchy, distorted beats that feel like rebellion bottled up in sound form. It’s chaotic, sure, but in the best way possible—like life itself. There’s something oddly cathartic about losing yourself in its relentless energy. Plus, every time I listen to it, I find myself muttering, “Yeah, life DOES suck, but hey, so does this track… in a good way!” (Okay, maybe that made sense in my head.)
The whole album has this DIY, no-frills charm to it. None of those overly polished edges you sometimes get with big-name labels. Instead, it’s raw, unapologetic, and dripping with personality. It’s not trying to be perfect; it’s trying to make you move. And honestly? Mission accomplished.
Here’s the thing though—listening to Hardsignal 05 feels less like hearing an album and more like stumbling across a secret society’s soundtrack. You know, the kind of stuff you’d only discover if you wandered too far down an alleyway late at night. And isn’t that what makes techno great? It’s not always about being pretty or predictable. Sometimes, it’s about turning chaos into art.
So yeah, give this album a spin if you’re ready to trade sleep for sweat and existential thoughts for pure adrenaline. Just don’t blame me when your neighbors start complaining about the noise. Oh, and fun fact: after writing this review, I realized my cat now loves techno. Go figure.
