Sputnik/Korolev [CD]

Fourth release from the critically-acclaimed 'The Race For Space'. The EP includes a brand new track – 'Korolev' – whilst Sputnik has been remixed by some leading lights in the dance and electronic world, namely Blond:ish, Petar Dundov, Eagles & Butterflies & Plugger. Korolev, or “The Chief Designer” as he was referred to at the time, was the talismanic figure spearheading the Russian Space program and the lead designer of Sputnik. Sputnik embarks on a new path with Peter Dundov's relentless beat and tightly executed electronic twists whilst echoed words add a dark touch to Eagles & Butterflies' house-inspired electro flourishes. Canadians Blond:ish take us on a 12-minute voyage through an unpredictable range of textures, adding a spark to the soft, dazzling beat and creating a sense of nostalgia in the process. Plugger complete the EP, ramping up the intensity of ‘Sputnik’ as it journeys into an exhilarating groove.