Europa Code – Ilian Tape 45

Enduring UK techno legend Surgeon links up with one of the modern scene’s most vital labels in Munich’s Ilian Tape. His fierce four track spreads mind melting synth work and industrial tinged percussion of a range of BPMs, with ‘Place Of Angels’ being the most raved up and intense. ‘Europa Code’ is a much slower and more mindful tune with a snaking rhythm and mysterious leads and ‘Crater 101’ is the blistering peak time banger any techno set needs. ‘Winged Assassin’ is our favourite, though, with its nagging synth loops and clattering percussion being a perfect mix of tension and release.