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Inertia
Inertia is the second release on DCE Records, catalogued as DCE-002, and continues the label’s commitment to raw, live-machine techno. Created by John Gray, Antony Coppens, and Paddee, the record builds on the foundation laid by Systematic Breakdown, pushing further into hypnotic repetition, saturated textures, and dense analog sequencing. The tracks are constructed with a strong emphasis on momentum and weight, reflecting the title’s theme of force and resistance.
The release is notable for its deliberate pacing and sonic tension. Grooves develop slowly, with subtle modulations and feedback-laden effects creating an immersive, pressurised atmosphere. Each track maintains a stripped-back structure while driving forward with purpose, clearly shaped by their live performance sensibility. The use of distortion and overdriven hardware gives the record a rugged, physical presence that aligns with DCE’s aesthetic of unpolished sonic experimentation.
Inertia was recorded during a period when DCE were active across the Australian live circuit, earning a reputation for intense, hardware-based performances that favour improvisation and responsiveness in the moment. The record captures that energy in studio form—direct, tactile, and unrefined in the best sense.
Decades later, Inertia remains an underground classic of Australian techno, later remastered to preserve its aggressive tone while enhancing clarity for a new generation of listeners. It stands as a key chapter in DCE Records’ early catalogue, and a testament to the power of hardware-driven collaboration.
This record is new old stock and still in the shrink wrap. There is a small chance of it being warped and we can’t check it without opening the shrink wrap. If this causes the record to be unplayable we will replace or refund it for you once you have returned it.
Format 12″ Vinyl Record
Label DCE Records
Catalogue # DCE-002
Release date 1998
Shrink Wrapped Yes
Shrink Wrapped Yes
Condition New
Musical Origin Australian
$30.00 AUD
Availability: In stock
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