Gregor Tresher – A Thousand Nights

As an overview of Gregor Tresher's work, A THOUSAND NIGHTS, covers his dark techno well. "Black Rain" has an irrepressible beat, while the squat tones of "Running Systems" make for great dancefloor fodder. The title track brings in some delicate melodic elements, which carry into "Painkiller." "Anti" finds a balance between the dance beats and some entrancing melodics, so it's no surprise that it's the longest track here. "The Now People" builds a nice energy with its acid line, and "Battery" gets electrifying at times. The mixed bonus disc takes us through a number of his remixes and collaborations, so the darkness continues with nary a pause, though the swirling, trance-like "The Well Served Event" stands out, as does his melancholy mix of Salt City Orchestra's "The Book." Nice!