Name: Burn It Down
Brand: Octave One

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4wclcd2600

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Limited edition

Release date

2015-05-25

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Octave One

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Techno / Electro

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430 west

430 West Records is an independent record label based in Detroit, MI USA. Established in 1990 by Lawrence Burden, Lenny Burden, and Lynell Burden, the label was formed as an outlet for the Burden Brothers' own productions under various aliases such as Octave One, Random Noise Generation, Never on Sunday, and Metro D. Over time, it expanded to include releases from renowned electronic music artists like Jay Denham, Terrence Parker, Eddie Fowlkes, Aux 88, Wild Planet, and Gerald Mitchell.

In 1998, 430 West also became the musical home for Lance Burden and Lorne Burden - the youngest brothers of the trio. As of 2000 onwards, the label functions as a production company and record label with a renewed focus on the work of the Burden Brothers. With distribution networks across North America, Europe United Kingdom and Japan; they have established strong relationships for licensing and promotion.

With their rich history rooted in Detroit's vibrant music scene since its inception over three decades ago; 430 West Records continues to be a driving force in shaping electronic music culture worldwide.

Octave One is a techno group formed by brothers Lenny and Lawrence Burden in Detroit, Michigan. Their siblings Lynell, Lorne, and Lance also contribute to the group's productions. With their first single 'I Believe' released on Derrick May's Transmat label in 1990, Octave One quickly gained recognition in the electronic music scene.
Their biggest hit came in 2000 with the release of 'Blackwater' on their own 430 West label. This iconic track sold over one million copies and solidified Octave One as pioneers of techno music. Known for their innovative soundscapes and infectious beats, Octave One continues to captivate audiences worldwide.
Influenced by artists such as Galaxy 2 Galaxy, Kenny Larkin, Underground Resistance, and Jeff Mills among others, Octave One has carved out a unique space within the genre. With their unparalleled creativity and undeniable talent, they have become synonymous with cutting-edge electronic music.

Enduring and influential Detroit techno act Octave One are to release their fifth full length album, 'Burn It Down'. The 11 track opus is a collection of the unreleased music that has been lighting up their much talked about live shows for the last few years. Octave One are Lenny Burden and Lawrence Burden (with revolving members of Lynell Burden, Lorne Burden, and Lance Burden) and are known for their impressive and immersive, fully live shows. Their recorded output has come exclusively on influential labels Tresor and their own 430 West and has very much defined the techno trends of the day. From hard edged to tripped out, futuristic to soulful, they have done it all and then some. This new album comes at a time when the pair are still evolving and searching out new forms. As live performers they are reaching an ever larger audience around the world and plenty of the energy they exude there is bottled up in this new LP. Made using a fine collection of hardware including bits by Roland, Moog, Dave Smith Instruments and much more besides, it follows 2008's Summer on Jupiter and proves that "as individuals and as musicians we have grown with time and through our travels. Our music reflects that. Our work this time around has taken a lot longer to produce, but we feel it represents, more than anything else we have done to this point, our complete idea as an album project." Kicking off with the rooted kicks and sci-fi, slo mo techno of 'Eighth Wonder' the album unfolds through elastic and triumphant diva house on 'Jazzo / Lose Myself (featuring Ann Saunderson)', cosmic soundscaping on 'Afterglow' and melodically enriched grooves and funky guitar licks on 'A Better Tomorrow (O1 Remake) [featuring Random Noise Generation]'. Elsewhere there is breezy and anthemic fair with 'Believer', soul kissed sounds and lush pads on 'Whatever She Wants' and then shapeshifting, industrial tinged beats and twisted techno in the later half. Things unfold on 'Burn It Down' with a real sense of narrative, though, and despite being a techno album never do things grow to stern or serious. Instead the mood and tempo switches up knowingly, just like an Octave One live set, and really transports you to another place entirely in the process.

Burn It Down

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