Tekno 2 - Psycho

Review by Christopher McDonald

Psycho by Tekno 2: A Techno Trip Down Memory Lane (Or Was It Just Last Night?) Alright, let’s talk about Psycho by Tekno 2. Released in '91 under D-Zone Records, this UK-born album is a no-nonsense dive into the world of techno and dance music. Produced and written by Andre Jacobs, with engineering wizardry from Mike Gray, it's got that raw, warehouse-party vibe that screams “I haven’t slept in 48 hours.” And honestly? That’s exactly what makes it so damn fun. Now, you might be wondering why an album with one word for a title has five versions of the same track. But hey, repetition doesn’t mean boredom here—it means evolution. Each remix twists the original just enough to keep your ears guessing, like when you accidentally spill glitter on your shoes but then realize it actually looks kinda cool. Let me break down two tracks that stuck with me harder than last week’s hangover: First up, "Psycho (Live In Essex Mix)". This version slaps. It’s gritty, punchy, and feels like someone handed a drum machine to a caffeinated squirrel. The beat hits hard without overthinking itself, which is perfect because sometimes all you need is something simple to get weird to. Plus, there’s this nagging little synth riff halfway through that sounds like your brain trying to escape—relatable, right? Then there’s "Psycho (6 A.M. Version)", which is basically the afterparty personified. By now, everyone’s lost their voices screaming lyrics they don’t know, and this track matches that energy perfectly. It starts off slowish, almost teasing you, before dropping into a bassline that could wake the dead—or at least the neighbors. If ever there was a soundtrack for staring blankly at sunrise while questioning life choices, this would be it. The other mixes are solid too, though they blur together after a while. Still, props to Tekno 2 for not phoning it in—they clearly wanted to experiment, even if it meant giving us slightly too many Psychos. Looking back, Psycho isn’t groundbreaking or revolutionary. It won’t change how you think about music unless you’re high on Red Bull and nostalgia. But maybe that’s the point. Sometimes albums aren’t meant to reinvent the wheel; sometimes they’re just there to make you move—and boy, does this one deliver. Final thought? Listening to this album feels like finding an old mixtape in the bottom of a drawer. You remember bits of it fondly, but mostly you’re left wondering where you were and who you were dancing with back then. Or maybe that’s just me. Either way, crank it up loud—you’ll thank me later…or possibly regret it tomorrow morning.

Artist: Tekno 2
Album: Psycho

Techno

1991

Rating: 4.06

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Filename: tekno-2-psycho.zip

MP3 size: 37 mb
FLAC size: 202 mb

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Psycho	4:20
Psycho (Live In Essex)	4:56
Psycho (Pee-Anne-Oh-Mix)	4:56
Psycho (6 A.M. Version)
Psycho (Live In Essex Mix)

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TEKNO 2 'PSYCHO' (LIVE IN ESSEX)

TEKNO 2 'PSYCHO' (6AM VERSION)

TEKNO TOO 'PSYCHO' (MICHAEL GRAY'S ANHIALATING REMIX)

TEKNO TOO 'PSYCHO' (MICHAEL GRAY'S NIGHTMARES REVENGE REMIX)

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Catalog Numbers

DANCE 017
DANCE 017 DJ
DANCE 017CD, DANCE 17CD

Labels

D-Zone Records

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online anhören
online luisteren
ascolta in linea
écouter en ligne
ouvir online
lytte på nettet
escuchar en línea
kuunnella verkossa

Formats

Vinyl
12"
33 ⅓ RPM
Single Sided
Etched
Promo
CD
Single

Companies

Role	Company
Engineered At	White House Studios
Distributed By	SRD
Mastered At	JTS Studios
Phonographic Copyright (p)	D-Zone Records
Copyright (c)	D-Zone Records
Produced For	On-dré Productions
Published By	Dance Zone Music

Credits

Role	Credit
Engineer	Mike Gray
Written-By	Andre Jacobs
Producer	Andre Jacobs

Notes

Both tracks sample:
Vocal from Grace Jones - Slave To The Rhythm
Notes: B side etched with D-ZONE logo in middle,
DJ PROMO 33 1/3 >> > << AA ,etched around perimeter
Written And Produced for On-Dre Productions
Dance Zone Music
Made in England
Made in U.K. (appears on CD Matrix)
DANCE 017CD appears on inlay, DANCE 17CD appears on disc.
Track positions appear on inlay & disc as I, II, III.

Barcodes

Barcode (Text): 5 022465 000178
Matrix / Runout (Runout side A): DANCE 017 A ∗ - J.T.S. - ∗
Matrix / Runout (Runout side AA): DANCE 017 AA ∗ - J.T.S. - ∗
Matrix / Runout (A side runout hand etched): DANCE 017 DJ *- J.T.S.-*
Barcode: 5022465100175
Matrix / Runout: DANCE17CD 10170961 02 &

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *Psycho* by Tekno 2 is a hidden gem from the early '90s UK techno scene. It came out in 1991 on D-Zone Records and features five wild remixes of the track "Psycho." Fun fact—Andre Jacobs, who wrote and produced the album, clearly had a thing for pushing boundaries. One of the standout versions is the "Live In Essex Mix," which feels like a raw, sweaty rave trapped in your headphones. Shoutout to engineer Mike Gray for helping bring this chaotic masterpiece to life!