Trifid Project - Trifid Project (2001)

Perhaps it's time to share some summer vibes, with the weather outside being so nice and today being the first of June. James Plotkin teams up with a few french fellows, namely Matthieu Maire of Celluloïd Mata, Sheila Mata and Marie & Yves Daubert.

The result is a catchy 22-minute disc of fluffy avantgarde electronica. Floating ambient soundscapes, crunchy beats, bleeps and bloops, unprocessed guitar strumming and female vocalisations.

Although I'm no expert on this kind of electronic experimentation, and I originally grabbed the release solely because of Plotkin, I found myself listening to this repeatedly. Especially the "spending the day at the beach, feeling the sand between your toes"-vibe had me smiling. Il fait du soleil. Ethereal, atmospheric and uplifting stuff.

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(49MB/320CBR)

The Sidewinder - Implant (1997)

Continuing the path laid out on the previous release, The Sidewinder bleep and bloop their way through seven tracks on this 12"EP. If you're interested in the originals, go check the Discogs.com marketplace, the full length and 12" are going dirt cheap!


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(22MB/128CBR)

The Sidewinder - Colonized (1996)

The Sidewinder was another Justin/Kevin Martin project of the mid-90s. Basically this was a Techno Animal side project, which released one LP, and a 12" EP on Justin's Lo Fibre label. Another track later surfaced on a compilation.

What we got here is distorted bleeps and bloops, droning beats and whipping synths. It should be no surprise that the "genre mafia" dubbed this as "industrial IDM" .. luckily we don't play along in their game of genres and tags, right?

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(95+62MB/320CBR)

Techno Animal - We can build you (Feat. EL-P & Vast Aire Kramer) (2001)

Feels almost celebratory, my last Techno Animal post for a while. A 12" promotional EP by Matador which was given out on Techno Animal's US tour. "We can build you" is the album version from "The brotherhood of the bomb". The aforementioned song is then mixed by Mr. Oizo. Edition of 1000 pieces. Enjoy!

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(11MB/192CBR)

Techno Animal vs. Reality (1998)

Released by City Slang in 1997, this puppy features five original songs and their remix counterparts. The third track, Deceleration, is one of the best tracks ever released by Techno Animal, but that's just my humble opinion. For more info, check here. Enjoy!


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(95+40MB/320CBR)

Techno Animal & Dälek - Megaton/Classical homicide (2000)

This 12" was released in September 2000 on Matador Records. Both bands recorded one song and remixed the other's. Great noisy hip-hop, recommended listening.

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(40MB/256CBR)

Techno Animal - The brotherhood of the bomb (2001)

The epitome of industrial hip-hop, period. Released on the 11th of September 2001, Techno Animal presents us with 12 tracks of distorted beats, shrilling noises, sub-zero bass tracks and bile-filled rap. Half of the album features rapping, the other half is instrumental. Featured artists include: Divine Styler, El-P/Cannibal Ox, Anti Pop Consortium, Rubberroom, Dälek and Toastie Taylor. Intense and noisy, play this one loud!

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Techno Animal - Dead man's curse (2001)

A maxi CD by Techno Animal released in May 2001 by Matador Records. Three tracks, "Dead man's curse", "City of glass" and an exclusive song to the CD, "Dead man's version". The title track features Roger Robinson, a Trinidadian poet.

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(22MB/VBR)

Techno Animal - Brotherhood of the bomb/Monolith (1999)

This limited Techno Animal 12" came out in April 1999 on Force Inc. It features two tracks, "Brotherhood of the bomb" and "Monolith". Giving credit where credit is due, I think I ran into this on the "Sickness Abounds"-blog quite a few moons ago, thank you!

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(17MB/192CBR)

Techno Animal - The Peel sessions 7.5.1998 (1998)

As most of you are aware, John Peel had a radio show on BBC1 called .. surprise surprise .. "The Peel sessions". During his lifetime over 4000 sessions were recorded by over 2000 artists. They usually featured four songs recorded over the course of one day, resulting in a rough and unfinished, demo-like feel .. this is one of those sessions.

The setlist is: "Demonoid", "King cobra", "Monomaniacal" and "Skulldriver".

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(18MB/128CBR)

Techno Animal - Radio Hades (1998)

This was released in the late September of 1998 on Position Chrome, and is basically a compilation of older, remixed and deconstructed, Techno Animal tracks. Ferocious industrial drum and bass, this is one bad mofo to handle. For more info, click here.

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(95+57MB/320CBR)

Techno Animal - Cyclops (1998)

Rejoice, it's time for another limited Position Chrome 12" vinyl! This came out on the 8th of June 1998 and features two tracks, "Dread time warp" and "Bass concussion". Enjoy!

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(12MB/192CBR)

Techno Animal - Demonoid (1997)

That's right folks, it's time for another Techno Animal 12"! This one came out on Grand Royal, the label owned by the Beastie Boys. Two tracks on both sides, "Demonoid" and "Oil king" on one, "Mindbender" and "Atomic Buddha" on the other. Both "Demonoid" and "Atomic Buddha" can also be found on "Techno Animal Vs. Reality". Guest stars include Porter Rick on "Demonoid", Ted Parsons narrating on "Oil king" and Alec Empire on "Atomic Buddha".

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(41MB/256CBR)

Techno Animal - Phobic (1997)

Time for another Techno Animal 12", this limited EP was released on Position Chrome in 1997. Side A features three different versions of "The myth/Illogical". Side B features "Fistfunk (Molecular)", "Toxicity" and "Needle". The original tracks of "The myth/Illogical" and "Molecular" are found on the "Electric ladyland 4" compilation.

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(39MB/VBR)

Techno Animal - Unmanned (1996)

This was a limited 12" release in November 1996 on Position Chrome. Side A features two remixes of "Intercranial", and side B two remixes of "Lost transmission of the ill saint". The original version of "Intercranial" appeared on the "Rauschen 12" compilation.

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(32MB/192CBR)

Techno Animal - Babylon seeker (1996)

This is the remix counterpart to 1995's "Re-entry". At this time Justin and Kevin started going by the names JK Flesh and K. Mart. The fifth track, "Heavy water (Re-Mix)", was exclusive to the CD version and was done by Spring Heel Jack. More info here.

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(67MB/VBR)