ADE TECHNO TRACKS: A Techno Odyssey That’ll Mess With Your Brain (In a Good Way)
Alright, buckle up, because ADE TECHNO TRACKS by Various is one wild ride through the gritty, pulsating heart of techno. Released in 2018 via Germany’s Infractive Digital label, this album feels like someone took all the neon lights from Berlin’s underground clubs, cranked them up to eleven, and shoved them into your ears. It’s raw, relentless, and occasionally so hypnotic you might forget where—or who—you are.
Now, let me just say this isn’t your grandma’s playlist (unless your grandma happens to DJ at Berghain). The genre? Electronic. The style? Pure unadulterated techno. Tracks like “Polar Lights” and “The Dangers Of Emfs” stood out for reasons I didn’t expect—and trust me, that’s saying something.
Take “Polar Lights,” for instance. This track hits you like an aurora borealis on steroids—bright, otherworldly, and kinda trippy. There’s this moment about halfway through where the beat drops out completely, leaving only these eerie synths floating around like ghosts haunting your headphones. You think it’s over, but nope—it slams back in with a vengeance, making you feel like you’ve been hit by a cosmic truck. It’s the kind of song that makes you stare blankly at walls while pretending you’re having deep thoughts. Love it or hate it, you won’t forget it.
Then there’s “The Dangers Of Emfs.” Honestly, whoever named this track deserves an award because it sounds exactly like what happens when you spend too much time Googling conspiracy theories late at night. The bassline rumbles like an alien spaceship landing in your backyard, while glitchy effects ping-pong between your ears like rogue Wi-Fi signals. By the end, you’re convinced your phone is spying on you. Spoiler alert: It probably is.
Other tracks, like “Acid Rollercoaster (Dupleaux Remix)” and “Party In My Head,” keep the energy high without ever feeling repetitive. Sure, some cuts lean more experimental than others (“Trame” comes to mind), but hey, that’s part of the charm. It’s not supposed to be perfect; it’s supposed to make you move—and maybe question your life choices along the way.
So yeah, ADE TECHNO TRACKS is basically a love letter to anyone who digs their music dark, dirty, and slightly unhinged. If you’re looking for happy-go-lucky beats or sing-along lyrics, look elsewhere. But if you want an album that sounds like the soundtrack to a cyberpunk dystopia, this is your jam.
Final thought? Listening to this album feels like sticking your head inside a malfunctioning arcade machine. And honestly, I mean that as a compliment. Because sometimes, chaos is exactly what we need to shake things up. Just don’t blame me if you start hearing voices after track 17.
