Announcing the release of Len Faki’s extended debut album, Figure x34is the fi rst in a series of special EPs that give a glimpse into the body ofwork which the label head has put together as Fusion over the course ofthe last two years. Using the double album format, Faki fi nally foundhimself free to explore the whole breadth of electronic club culture,inspired by decades worth of his own experiences as a DJ and clubgoer.
Don’t be Stupid Day, centered around the namesake vocal, is a slow-burning, deep techno roller, while Hymn (In The Name of Fantasy)contrasts a dreamy, wisp-like melody with heavy punches of broken upbass. Both cleverly represent the wide variety of sounds found on themore ambient and house-leaning disc 2 of the album.
Disc 1 is a contemporary take on the techno that has defi ned Faki’s lifeand career since the 90s. Hymn (In The Name Of Freedom) borrows onthe trancey lead synths and booming bass from those early days,making for an unusually euphoric and uplifting Faki track. Finally,Tempel aligns with his reputation as a DJ, steadily layering mechanicpercussion for an ever-increasing sense of rhythmic urgency.
A bold introductory statement, Figure x34 already gives an excitingtaster of what is to be expected on the full double LP Fusion cominglater this year.
Watch out for two more special EPs (x35 / x37) to be released ahead ofthe fi nal album drop!