Kenny Larkin – Azimuth

Description

Kenny Larkins debut album Azimuth was recognised as an essential Detroit techno LP pretty much as soon as Warp Records first released it back in 1994. Maintaining the momentum which had driven Larkins preceding EP drops for labels such as Transmat and Plus 8, Azimuth combines high-octane dancefloor energy with space-age synth textures in order to create a lively, bracing record. Art Of Dances new edition of Azimuth spreads the music across three vinyl for the LP pressing (two 12s and an additional 10).

There are some seminal dancefloor moments to be found on Azimuth. The stargazing snap of Harmonics and Wires, ESPs hissing rhythm workout and the post-Kraftwerk acid malfunction Doppler are about as good as it gets when it comes to golden-age Midwestern club music. These are the sort of roof-raising tools that no DJ bag should be without.

Larkin also laces some more contemplative joints in-between the bangers. The ominous sci-fi synthscape Hello is a fine way to begin the record, setting the scene perfectly for what is about to follow. In the middle of the album Larkin brings the bpm down to a mid-tempo strut for the wonderfully wistful Tedra.

Kenny Larkins 1994 debut LP Azimuth receives a long-awaited reissue via the producers own Art Of Dance imprint.

Remastered from DAT tapes and original sources by Curve Pusher
Designed by Atelier Superplus

Tracklist:

1. Hello
2. Azimuth
3. Track
4. ESP
5. Funk In Space
6. Harmonics
7. Tedra
8. Doppler
9. Wires
10. Q
11. Q Right Brain Remix
12. Wondering