!ive – Speedy J – Audio CD – Pre Owned CDs (Arrives in 14days)

Speedy J’s ‘!ive’ is a vital snapshot of electronic music’s raw, unpredictable edge—a testament to the genre’s potential when performed in real time. Capturing an era when laptops and hardware clashed and fused onstage, Speedy J (Jochem Paap) transforms his studio wizardry into a living, breathing force. This isn’t the polished, pre-assembled techno you’d find in a club set; ‘!ive’ pulses with spontaneity, improvisation, and the relentless energy of a crowd feeding off the artist’s every move. Each track unfolds and mutates, building tension and release with a craftsman’s intuition. For devoted vinyl collectors, ‘!ive’ stands out as a document of early 2000s electronic culture—a time when live performance was a daring, kinetic experiment, not just a playlist. The album’s sound palette fuses dark, propulsive rhythms with abstract textures, demonstrating why Speedy J remains a revered figure in techno’s evolution. Owning this record means holding a piece of that restless, inventive spirit—a reminder that electronic music is as much about risk and immediacy as it is about precision. If you value albums that capture a moment and push the boundaries of their genre, ‘!ive’ belongs in your collection.

Track List:
1 – Symmetry – 8:48
2 – The Oil Zone – 6:33
3 – Ping Pong – 7:29
4 – Pepper – 7:38
5 – Scare Tactics – 6:53
6 – Fusion – 11:29
7 – The FUN Equations – 2:09
8 – G Spot – 2:47