Written during the same period as Solar, a broken beat/electronica-leaning LP, Journey To Solar packs 7 club-ready cuts from Eric Estornel aka Maceo Plex. The American DJ/producer explores headier territories w/ synth work, but steady 4x4 rhythms that lead the tracks promise impact for the dance floor. Check out the belching bassline of "The Replicant V1," or the gradually building tech-house drama of "Love On time." The industrial glow and killer groove of "Motor Rotor" is also memorable.

• clear vinyl
• side D plays at 45rpm
• music label: Ellum Audio 2017

reviewed by rei kwondo 04/2018