Released 15 years ago this October
Fabric 60
Dave Clarke · 2011
73 min · 17 tracks · techno
A relentless techno journey blending pulsating beats with atmospheric soundscapes and experimental flair.
Top tracks — play these first
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Shiver — This opening track sets a haunting tone with its minimalist yet immersive atmosphere, immediately drawing listeners into the mix.
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Pride — With its driving rhythm and layered textures, this track exemplifies Clarke's ability to blend energy with depth, making it a standout moment on the album.
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Destination Planet Earth — This track showcases Clarke's knack for creating expansive soundscapes that evoke a sense of journey, perfectly capturing the essence of the album's exploratory spirit.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalFabric 60 offers a cohesive techno journey with strong production and engaging flow, though it may not stand out significantly in the broader landscape.
What we noticed
- The album features a continuous mix of tracks, maintaining a driving tempo throughout its duration.
- Each track transitions smoothly into the next, creating an uninterrupted flow that emphasizes the rhythmic elements.
- Several tracks incorporate atmospheric soundscapes that build tension and release, enhancing the overall immersive experience.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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9/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- hypnotic beats for deep focus
- late-night dancefloor energy
- atmospheric soundscapes for immersion
- pulsating rhythms with gradual intensity
- short tracks for quick mixes
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant melodic gratification
- prefer vocal-driven compositions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time Dave Clarke released Fabric 60 in October 2011, he was an established figure in the techno scene, known for his innovative style. This mix album followed his previous works in the early 2000s and marked his ongoing influence within the Fabric series, a prestigious platform for electronic music artists.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Jeff Mills· Adam Beyer· Carl Cox
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Shiver 1:44
- 2 Cnemidophorus Sexlineatus (The Mr. Pauli Monster Bass Guitar remix) 4:08
- 3 Armed 3 4:21
- 4 Dark n Lovely (Kenny Larkin remix) 5:19
- 5 I.D.F.D.F.I. 3:06
- 6 Pride 6:08
- 7 Silence Complot 4:38
- 8 Sacrifice (Radical G 2k11 edit) 4:04
- 9 Aufstand 5:11
- 10 Time Falls (Dynarec remix) 4:16
- 11 Clarity (Lethal Agent remix) 4:15
- 12 We Rock Non-Stop (Heuristic Audio remix) 4:14
- 13 Destination Planet Earth 4:02
- 14 Foreign Object 3:34
- 15 Coolicon 2:39
- 16 Alternate Sequence 5:50
- 17 The Attic 5:29
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