Reel By Real – Surkit (Remixes & Remastered)

For those well-versed in Detroit techno’s underground lineage, the name behind ‘Surkit’ needs no introduction. Originally released in 1991, ‘Surkit’ became synonymous with the concept of the Detroit techno masterpiece, UK bleep and Detroit futurism meeting in perfect harmony and a few years later LTJ Buken took the hook and made the d&b classic ‘Atlantis’, furthering the reach of this epic gem. This new EP includes the 1990 first edition and gives listeners a chance to hear the raw genesis, complete with its unforgettable synth melody and chugging bassline. The Keith Tucker vs Strand ‘Circuitry Mix’ updates the original with a more futuristic slant while the ‘Diode Reprise Mix’ gives the central melody space to shine. Side-B turns the spotlight to inventive reinterpretation, with Calibre’s remix the leftfield standout: a broken-step techno excursion that feels edgy and dynamic. Then Ben Long & Oliver Way’s take (featuring Jon) explodes into a breakbeat and rave odyssey, pumping up the rhythm while keeping the dreamy synth spirit intact. It’s euphoric, expansive and perfectly engineered to take over a dancefloor. This EP honours the roots of Detroit techno and the various directions the remixers pull it helps this classic have ever more legs than before.