From A 20th Century Box

A 13 track electronic album (1h 22m 20s) — released July 29th 2022 on U-Trax

Dutch pioneer Sp@sms returns to U-TRAX with 'From A 20th Century Box' LP, backed with remixes from Bloody Mary and Cosmic Force

On 'From the 20th Century Box' Arno Peeters, aka Sp@sms, returns to U-TRAX with his debut full-length album. Showcasing years of sonic exploration stemming from his time in various groups including Random XS and Voltage Control amongst others, the LP also draws from his experience studying and teaching music at the Centre for Electronic Music as well as his work in project-based sound design.

Filled to the brim with pulsating arpeggios, crunchy drums and dark, moody atmospheres, the LP is marked by a retro yet timeless feel. Inbetween its snaking, squelchy synth lines and old school electro grooves Sp@sms masterfully incorporates playful textures and elements from found recordings and unused projects, resulting in a vastly versatile and experimental album fusing all things techno, acid and EBM.

An expert lesson in sound design and composition taught by one of the Netherlands' most trusted and experienced artists, the LP also contains remixes from Dame Music's Bloody Mary and Utrecht electro stalwart Cosmic Force and arrives via heavyweight, colored double vinyl, digital, CD and cassette mediums.

As is typical for a U-TRAX release, each physical version has its own set of tracks. The vinyl and CD versions also come with a in-depth interview with Arno Peeters, as well as extensive background notes for each track (on the album's inner sleeves and a 24 page booklet, respectively).

Super cool release! - Laurent Garnier F Communications

To be played loud! Original & remixes are great! Thx - Alienata ://about blank, Discos Atónicos, Kat Channel

really interesting electro album, lots to fun sound design to dig thru here +++ - False Witness Bottom Forty, E-Missions

really nice these tracks are being released now. lots of solid tracks, wow n flutter and both mixes of unidentified urban are my fav's - Drox Nightimedrama, Crobot Muzik, Analog Cabin, Southern Outpost)

some really interesting vibes. fav track Tribe 333 - Korea Town Acid (Cosmic Resonance)

titanic is a good one and the cosmic force remix is really ace. - James Zabiela

yas!!!! merci - GiGi FM

Lots of fun in here - thanks, DM - David Martin Dimensions Soundsystem

Coopertest - Yushh SWU.FM, 1020 Radio, Pressure Dome, Control Freak Recordings

amazing breadth in this. sleazy as hell - Giant Swan Timedance

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