Who Are The Lucky Ones? ReYou’s 2012 Tech House Gem Still Hits Hard
Alright, let’s get this straight—ReYou’s Who Are The Lucky Ones isn’t just another tech house album; it’s a raw, gritty punch to the gut that makes you rethink why you even bother with other genres. Released back in 2012 under Germany’s Hummingbird label, this thing slaps harder than most of what’s out there today. And yeah, it’s got that classic German electronic edge—cold but groovy, mechanical yet soulful. Let’s dive into two tracks that’ll stick in your head like gum on a hot day.
First up, “Lucky Ones (Cosmo & Kramer Remix)”. Holy crap, where do I even start? This remix takes the original and flips it into something darker, heavier, and way more hypnotic. The bassline is so thick it feels like you’re wading through molasses while trying to keep up with the beat. It’s relentless, man. There’s no chill-out moment here—it grabs you by the throat and doesn’t let go until the last kick drum fades out. What makes it unforgettable? That build-up around the halfway mark. It teases you, pulling back just enough to make you think it’s gonna drop into oblivion—and then BOOM, it smacks you harder than your ex ever did. Brutal brilliance.
Then there’s “Far Away (Mike Shannon In A Galaxy Far Far Away Remix)”, which sounds exactly like its title implies: spacey as hell. Mike Shannon went full sci-fi mode on this one, layering synths that feel like they’re beaming straight from some intergalactic rave. But don’t mistake “spacey” for soft—this track has teeth. The rhythm section drives the whole thing forward like a freight train, and those glitchy little details scattered throughout? They’re the cherry on top of an already insane cake. If you’ve got headphones, crank this one loud. You’ll hear stuff buried deep in the mix that’ll blow your mind. It’s not just music—it’s an experience.
Now, here’s the kicker about Who Are The Lucky Ones: despite being over a decade old, it still holds up like a champ. Most albums from 2012 sound dated now, but this one feels timeless because it wasn’t chasing trends—it was setting them. ReYou knew how to craft beats that could survive the test of time, and damn if he didn’t nail it.
But hey, here’s the weird part—I can’t stop thinking about how lucky we are to have albums like this. Not everyone gets to stumble across records that hit so hard they change the way you hear music forever. So next time you’re scrolling Spotify looking for something new, remember: sometimes the best things come from digging through the past. And who knows? Maybe you’re one of the lucky ones too.
