Artist: Rekord 61
Title: Vostok EP
Label: Konstruktiv
Release Date: 14 July 2014
Catalogue Number: KONSTRUKT007

Tracklisting:
1) Rekord 61 – Vostok (Original Mix)
2) Rekord 61 – Vostok (Spencer Parker Workmix)
3) Rekord 61 – Razbeg (Original Mix)
The Konstruktiv imprint returns this July with a three-track package from
label-head Rekord 61, entitled the ‘Vostok’ EP and backed with a Spencer
Parker remix.

Russian producer Alexander Babaev aka Rekord 61 launched the Konstruktiv
imprint mid 2013, delivering a string of material via the label and enlisting
the likes of Perc, Glimpse and Anstam on remix duties. Since its birth the
label has seen support from an array of leading names in the underground
and some heavy hitting profiles, namely Xhin, DFRNT, Josh Wink, Eats
Everything and Mano Le Tough, this stands as testament to the labels
widespread appeal.

Opening the release is the original mix of title track ‘Vostok’, a gritty
off-kilter number led by raw, dusty drum sounds, bubbling hisses and
swirling atmospherics, while a squelchy 303 line and fluttering arp sounds
add a unique charm and psychedelic feel to the composition.

The ever on-point Spencer Parker offers up a remix of ‘Vostok’ next, the
Work Them / It’s Not Over label-founder delivers his signature sound here,
tipping the focus over to a subtly blooming arrangement. Parker opts for
weighty 808 drum sounds, while bright stab lines are processed with
sweeping dub echoes, and the latter stages introduce the original track’s
mind-bending 303 action.

Babaev then closes things off with ‘Razbeg’, again retaining a rather frenzied
yet skilfully crafted feel with penetrating acid sounds, resonant, tension
building synths and rugged analogue drums, creating yet another unique
and intelligent piece to round off the release.