GOLDEN HOUR

(12")
Genre Techno
FormatVINYL
Cat. noSNDST111
Label SECOND STATE AUDIO
Artist MICHAEL KLEIN
Release Date09/12/2022
Carrier12"
Barcode4250992801833
Berlinâ„¢s Michael Klein drops heavy duty 5 tracker EP on Second State. A mainstay of the Second State label, Michael Kleinâ„¢s back catalog has now expanded to include 11 releases with the Berlin imprint. ËœGolden Hourâ„¢ is a classic high-energy and versatile contribution from Klein, with 5 mesmerizing techno tracks. Opener and title track ËœGolden Hourâ„¢ kicks off with strong synergy between the kick, bass and percussion. Moving & rising at controlled pace, Klein brings in off kilter keys and a smooth arpeggio. Next up is ËœVoice Interruptâ„¢ which uses twisted melodies and pitch distortions to create a tense but energetic energy. Minimal shakers and a solitary hi-hat add texture to the track, whilst keeping the arrangements tight and bouncy. ËœIn My Own Eyesâ„¢ starts off minimal and subdued, with a rotary synth that eventually breaks through and takes command. Subtle industrial elements are used but hidden under shakers, coming to the forefront during a brief interlude of the main synth-line. Following is ËœHowlipâ„¢ with a uniform kick, hi-hat and a jagged synth combo that dance menacingly throughout. A sample of the cutâ„¢s name chimes in at varied volumes, at times battling against the main groove and recurring electro twinged synth. A driving and peak-time dance-floor weapon. The finale of the EP ËœOne Eyed Masterâ„¢ is dominated by piping, high-frequency keys that bubble under the main kick and sharp single hi-hat. Varying in intensity as the track drives on, the keys create a dystopian yet uneasy atmosphere. Klein again plays with the balance of percussion and pitch to manipulate the mood created in the track, an obvious theme and technique applied throughout the EP. A1. Golden Hour A2. Voice Interrupt B1. In My Own Eyes B2. Howlip B3. One Eyed Master