Carl Craig - Landcruising

If you never heard about Detroit Techno's Sci-Fi based on sophisticated, futuristic and innovative soundscapes (and yes, with some Jazz influences), you should start by listening to Carl Craig's tracks such as "Mind Of A Machine" and "A Wonderful Life". That’s one of the reasons why you shouldn’t miss “Landcruising” LP at all, since it contains both tunes and many more of that level. The first mentioned track has a so 'ahead-of-our-time' atmosphere that you can easily imagine a Blade Runner scenario when listening to it (I have heard histories that 'machines had minds' many times, and this track ensured me about this possibility, for real). The climax sprang from all these elements bring us to the inevitable conclusion that it deserves to be considered one of the highest examples of ‘Sci-Fi’ ambient-techno masterpieces. The second one has lovely pianos combined with synthesizer pads plus dub elements of the hi-hats & snares that bring a unique atmosphere to the tune – something that makes us wonder how far can go the human mind’s creativeness, and how wonderful life can be...

I remember Carl once said in an interview, no one at his record label really understand how to promote it.......me personally, I would strap a monster soundsystem under a Stealth Bomber and fly around the world and let rip with these killer slabs of digital soul...at dangerously low altitude, with me strapped to the nose, groovin' like a Drexciyan with a plankton problem....

A further masterpiece like "More Songs About Food And Revolutionary Art" and "Programmed" (as Innerzone Orchestra, both records on Planet E), since I've heard such advanced works I always keep an eye on Carl's recent activities. So it's recommended to watch out after "The Detroit Experiment" too!

Classic album from Carl Craig. Obvious sounding chords and melodies, without losing the Detroit feel, and a strong nod to Kraftwerk (especially the names of the tracks!). The record sounds beautifully simple, yet as with most Carl Craig releases there's more than meets the eye (ear), and even includes two guitar solos! Timeless.