Elements 1989–1990 | ||||
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Compilation album by | ||||
Released | 1996 | |||
Genre | Detroit techno, ambient techno | |||
Length | 66:57 (1996 CD) | |||
Label | Planet E Communications | |||
Producer | Carl Craig | |||
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Elements 1989–1990 is a 1996 compilation of early recordings by Detroit techno musician Carl Craig, released under the pseudonyms Psyche and BFC. It was released on Craig's label Planet E Communications and reissued in 2013. [1]
In 2011, Fact named it one of the 20 greatest ambient albums ever made. [2]
The recordings comprise some of Craig's earliest music, including his first recording "Neurotic Behavior." [3] Beginning his career in his bedroom, Craig worked with a borrowed 4-track recorder. [3] Some of the tracks were recorded in the homes of Derrick May, Renaat Vandepapeliere (of R&S Records), and singer Sarah Gregory. [3] These recordings were released on labels such as Transmat, Fragile, and Craig's own Retroactive imprint. [4] The track "Elements" was released on the various artists compilation Techno 2: The Next Generation (1990).
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AllMusic | [5] |
The compilation showcases Craig's atmospheric, introspective approach to techno, a feel which Fact described as "tranquilised sci-fi." [2] Critic Tony Marcus praised the compilation, labeling the recordings "narcoleptic, interior techno." [2] AllMusic called the compilation "quintessential Detroit techno" which demonstrated "Craig's talents as producer even at this early point in his career." [5] Critic John Bush called the recordings "seminal" and stated that they are "long pointed to as the birth of the second wave of Detroit techno." [6]
All tracks by Carl Craig (tracks 1-5, 11 credited to Psyche; tracks 6-10, 12, 13 credited to BFC.) Tracks 1 and 7 edited by Anthony Shakir; track 3 features vocals by Sarah Gregory; track 5 mixed by Derrick May. [3]