Attack & Disperse – The Second Contact EP on Altered Circuits

Attack & Disperse returns to Altered Circuits with “The Second Contact EP”, a 4-track exploration of driving techno (raw / deep / hypnotic) pressure. Out now in lossless formats. Spanning 65–131 BPM across its 4 tracks, this release gives DJs flexible tempo options for different set moments.

The Second Contact EP on Altered Circuits

Behind the Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic) : Release Notes

“The twentieth Altered Circuits entry comes courtesy of Attack & Disperse, the moniker Cooper runs in parallel with his Reflex Blue project. It focuses on darker, deeper moods, with a hardware-based, imperfection-embracing approach–and sits on the axis of electro, Detroit techno, and progressive. DiscoNnect revolves around a murky, slightly unstable bass with strong sub presence and a thickly accented vocal sample. Distorted synth brass interludes enable the bare-bones sections to punch as hard as they do. Higher Places works with the same energy, but channels it in a bolder way thanks to its snappy palette. The tune is indebted to the after hours, yet carries enough crossover appeal to set off any club setting. On Power Of Overthink the current shifts somewhat toward the effervescent. Its flanged square lead is surrounded by fidgetty arps and acid squelches, and feels sturdy enough to carry a dozen tracks’ weight. Closer Beat from E is a composition of IDM-inspired drum patterns laced with a brash mixture of samples – pitched-down vocals, vocoders, and scratch salvos all make their way in – and propelled by a fat MS20-type bass. Cooper has been on a steady tear with his sleekly balanced, club-oriented releases, and we are delighted he’s now joined our catalog with The Second Contact EP.”

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Tracks, BPM & Key

1. Attack & Disperse – DiscoNnect Original Mix

   Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic) | 130 BPM | D Major | 4:29

2. Attack & Disperse – Higher Places Original Mix

   Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic) | 131 BPM | Gb Major | 5:40

3. Attack & Disperse – Power of Overthink Original Mix

   Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic) | 65 BPM | Ab Minor | 6:12

4. Attack & Disperse – Beat From E Original Mix

   Tech House | 131 BPM | Db Major | 5:51