Steven Tang – Disconnect To Connect

After being lackluster about a lot of the 2005-2013 detroit techno of the period, this was one of the releases that put my trust back into the style that I loved for many years. IMO this is more related to the UK/Dutch take on Detroit styled techno. This really has soul! Beautiful melodies and rhythm's that never outstay their welcome or become "techno", This more hi-tech soul and closer to say Future Beat Alliance then yoru classic Detroit techno. Steven Tang never steers you wrong. You can always count on him. Highlights include the brilliant opener 'Interslice', 'Some Solace' and 'Eternal'. 'Potential Light' is brilliant ode to Larry Heard. Remarkable example at a tribute. 'Brink of Dawn' is a beauty of a closer as well. If there was a 2nd tier of all time great albums in this genre and style, this would be in it. It's a track or 2 short of being a classic
Overall Score 82/100

Wonder how people can call this nostalgic. It certainly has its roots in the early Detroit Techno wave but, as it was back in the days, this is futuristic music out of its own time, not following any kind of trend. It has deep roots in the soul and vision of Detroit Techno. The basics, full with deepness and soul, fully updated and fitting to the year 2013, 2021 and probably also in 2084. After 8 years from its release it still sounds fresh like it was released tomorrow. Simply a timeless classic.

B12/Likemind meets Louis Haiman. To those saying this type of techno is too nostalgic I ask you to Settle down, get comfortable & reacquaint yourselves with the meaning of techno soul.