Description
A psychedelic masterpiece that captures the heat of the 90s underground, where acid house and techno intersect, is back in print.
Released on Stickman Records, Obelix is one of the defining works of the 90s electronic music scene. Centered on acid house and techno, it masterfully combines repetitive loops to create an energetic and psychedelic soundscape.
The tracks unfold around sharp acid lines and minimalist beats, gradually building tension within a simple structure. The hypnotic effect created by the repetition is powerful, simultaneously heightening the energy and immersion of the dance floor.
This work offers a glimpse into the 90s underground electronic music scene, vividly expressing the raw energy and experimental spirit of techno and acid house at the time. Prioritizing groove and texture over flashiness, the sound possesses an appeal rooted deep within club culture.
With the roughness and boldness unique to the underground, this release embodies the subterranean nature of 90s techno. It stands out as a work that allows listeners to fully savor the beauty of repetition and the distinctive euphoria of acid. The original 1996 12-inch copy trades for around 8,000 yen and its value is steadily rising, so do not miss this opportunity.
A1. 10 To 1
A2. What's Your Line (Acid Mix)
B1. Liquid Oxygen
B2. Weekend
Obelix, released exactly 30 years ago on Stickman Records, is a milestone in the 90s electronic music scene.
A masterful balance of acid house and techno, interwoven in hypnotic loops, creates a soundscape that is both energetic and psychedelic.
Obelix represents a cross-section of the era's underground electronic music scene and embodies the raw energy and creative audacity of 90s techno/acid house, highlighting the more subterranean sides of electronic music.
