FabricLive.66
Daniel Avery · 2012
76 min · 23 tracks
A pulsating journey through techno with atmospheric layers and hypnotic grooves that evoke the energy of a late-night dancefloor.
Top tracks — play these first
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Naive Reception — This track exemplifies Avery's knack for creating immersive soundscapes, building tension with a gradual layering of synths that captivate listeners.
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Supermoon — With its ethereal melodies and driving rhythm, Supermoon encapsulates the essence of modern techno while maintaining an atmospheric depth that defines the compilation.
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You Think You Think — This track stands out for its intricate beat structure and compelling progression, showcasing Avery's skill in crafting dynamic, dancefloor-ready tracks.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Avery's mix showcases strong production and cohesion, making it a compelling journey through techno.
What we noticed
- Each track maintains a consistent tempo around 125 BPM, with subtle variations in texture and layering that build atmospheric depth.
- Several tracks incorporate vocal samples that are manipulated and processed, adding to the hypnotic quality without dominating the instrumental focus.
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- hypnotic grooves for late nights
- pulsating energy for dancefloors
- immersive soundscapes for exploration
- dynamic transitions keep engagement
- short interludes enhance flow
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward song structures
- avoid long, atmospheric pieces
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in November 2012, FabricLive.66 marked Daniel Avery's first major compilation release, showcasing his evolving sound as a prominent figure in electronic music. At this point in his career, he was gaining recognition for his innovative mixing style and deep understanding of the techno genre, following his earlier EPs and singles.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Jon Hopkins· Max Cooper· Nils Frahm
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Eagle 0:09
- 2 Shake 4:48
- 3 Kanal (Prins Thomas Sure Oppstot) 1:35
- 4 Touch Yourself 1:03
- 5 Troubleman 3:56
- 6 Need Electric 0:07
- 7 Naive Reception 3:56
- 8 You Think You Think 5:52
- 9 Supermoon 3:12
- 10 Game Theory 4:12
- 11 Effect Tweak 0:35
- 12 Water Jump 7:32
- 13 Something Borrowed 2:20
- 14 Taste 1:02
- 15 Elegant Mistakes 1:55
- 16 Way Savvy (Gatto Fritto remix) 8:06
- 17 Libillule (Matt Walsh remix) 2:37
- 18 It's OK (Prince club remix) 5:34
- 19 Girlz 4:33
- 20 Dancing and Slaving 4:19
- 21 Workshop 12 (A1) 0:43
- 22 Dry Heat 4:25
- 23 Sequoia 3:53
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