Beyond The Struttosphere (SXDNS263) presents “Planet Ogo”, an 11-cut parcel that launches listeners into a retro-futuristic odyssey, merging Progressive Trance’s celestial energy with Techno’s raw edge. The album’s four originals are interstellar anthems, led by the title track’s throbbing bassline, squelching 303 patterns, and arpeggiated swirls that conjure visions of cosmic drift. Intergalactic tension meets dance floor propulsion across the LP, bridging ‘90s rave nostalgia with sleek, contemporary production. The seven remixes amplify this ethos, recruiting a who’s-who of Indie Dance and Nu Disco innovators – K-Effect (SXDNS062), Shubostar (SXDNS042), Dionigi, Tegel Boys, Rigopolar, Julian Sanza, and Rich Lane – to refract Planet Ogo through diverse stylistic prisms. From neon-soaked Funk to analog grit, their collective reimaginations stretch the source material’s gravitational reach.

While each remixer injects distinct flair, K-Effect’s contribution emerges as a haunting standout. The seasoned Spanish artist cloaks the title track in psychedelic unease, replacing euphoric Trance crescendos with eerie, slow-burning dread. Razor-sharp drum programming slices through murky synth layers and disintegrating FX, while tectonic bass swells drag the groove into shadowy depths. It’s a deliberate departure – eschewing the original’s starry-eyed ascent for a descent into hypnotic darkness. K-Effect’s brooding revision contrasts sharply with the remix pack’s vibrant diversity, epitomizing the package’s bold experimental scope and cementing the theme’s versatility across dance music’s multifaceted universe.

You can find (and buy) this and other music pearls on the Bandcamp page of the label.

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