Jay Lumen album launch at Sabajaq
Listen to a track by track of the Hungarian techno star's new 'Lost Tales' album ahead of his appearance this Saturday
Hungarian techno star Jay Lumen arrives at Sabajaq this Saturday 22nd to launch his new album, 'Lost Tales'. A collection of rugged and road-tested club tracks assembled from finishing off the best sketches hidden in the depths of his hard drive, they've already proved their worth from Australia to ADE. Egg's mighty custom-built Flip Slide system will bring them to life, however, in their full glory.
Despite his association with Drumcode, Saved and 100%% Pure, Lumen has saved 'Lost Tales' for his own Footwork label, who released it this week - buy it now from Beatport.
Ahead of his appearance, alongside
Pleasurekraft, Loco & Jam and more (full info and tickets here)
we take a track by track look at the album, which you can listen to
below...
1. 'Pulsar'
No messing around with the album
opener, Jay sets out his stall early with chunky drums, powerful
acerbic rides and industrial strength bass that probably needs a bio
hazard warning stuck on it.
2. 'System'
Heads down, Jay's earlier, housier releases for labels like OFF show in his expertly grooving drums, accentuated by clever fills and fuelled by interplaying bass melodies.
3. 'Lost Tales'
A standout as befits the title track, its trance-inducing melodies in the breakdown echo the emotive outpourings of labels like Innervisions or Life And Death.
4. 'Old Machines'
Probably a nod to the sound of old drum machines, in particular techno's infamous 909, 'Old Machines' also sounds like a classic slice of '90s techno complete with snare rolls and on beat hats.
5. 'I Am'
Almost halfway through and 'I Am'
provides a breather, its late night vibe a hazy blend of drawn out
synths, dubby bleeps and a lush mid section.
6. 'Passion 303'
We're back! Dark and pumping all the
way.
7. 'Quiet Storm'
A progressive gem that will have Jon
Digweed reaching for the download, floating vocals hint at the
euphoria to come, after which the dark drums drop.
8. 'Azure'
Firmly in peak time mode, 'Azure' is
anthemic Ten Walls territory without the homophobia.
9. 'Black Stabs'
Strafing bass, a classic diva vocal
pitched down and sinister atmospheric, 'Black Stabs' is another burst
of 3am intensity.
10. 'Fallen Angel'
Again showing his touch for melodic
complexity, the reflective mood of 'Fallen Angel' wouldn't sound out
of place on James Holden's Border Community.
11. 'Outer Space (End Title)'
The album plays out with a soft
landing of layered strings, choral voices and languid breakbeats.
Hello, is that Hollywood soundtracks calling?