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Versus

Carl Craig · 2017

74 min · 15 tracks · house · techno

A labyrinth of ethereal textures and driving beats, merging classic techno with contemporary experimentalism.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • long immersive listening sessions
  • layered dense sonic textures
  • gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

Career context
When Carl Craig released *Versus* in 2017, he was already a well-respected figure in the techno scene, known for his innovative approach to electronic music. This album marked a continuation of his exploration into live instrumentation and orchestration, following his previous work on *More Songs About Food and Revolutionary Ideas* from 2014.
Stylistic neighbors
Jeff Mills· Laurent Garnier· Derrick May
If this clicks, go next to
Fabric 25 — Continues the blend of driving beats and experimental sounds introduced in Versus.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Enter the Darkness 1:21
  • 2 Darkness 7:12
  • 3 Coding Sequence 1:27
  • 4 Sandstorms 6:24
  • 5 At Les 8:06
  • 6 You’re Our Best and Only Friend 0:32
  • 7 Desire 8:19
  • 8 Barceloneta Trist 3:34
  • 9 The Melody 6:51
  • 10 Domina 9:26
  • 11 Error in Replication 0:34
  • 12 C‐Beams Glitter 1:59
  • 13 Technology 8:25
  • 14 Coding Cycle 1:28
  • 15 Technology (acoustic version) 8:17

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