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Release-Date:24.05.2024
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Techniques Berlin - I Desire [Dave Vocal Version]
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Techniques Berlin - Love Declaration
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Techniques Berlin - Pieces Of Glass
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Techniques Berlin - Dancing To The Fall Of The Berlin Wall
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Techniques Berlin - Love Via Computer
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Techniques Berlin - Planet 21
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Techniques Berlin - Just One Look
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Techniques Berlin - Metropolis
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Techniques Berlin - Secret Lies
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Techniques Berlin - And You [LinnDrum Version]
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Techniques Berlin - Erotica
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Techniques Berlin - Machine Language
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Techniques Berlin - Watching You
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Techniques Berlin - Run Away
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Techniques Berlin - My Suburban Playground [Extended Remix]
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Techniques Berlin - She Fades Away
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Techniques Berlin - Beats Like A Machine
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Techniques Berlin - Time Fades To Nothing
Formed by high school buddies Andreas Gregor and David Rout, Techniques Berlin started in 1984 experimenting with synthesizers, drum machines and guitars. In the early stages, the band was heavily influenced by UK new romantic acts The Human League, Visage, Yazoo, OMD and Depeche Mode, as well as rising Canadian synth-pop bands Rational Youth, Men Without Hats and Trans-X. It took them a few years to master their electronic toys and create a unique blend of addictive electro-pop melodies and beautifully crafted alternative beats.

In the late 80s, Techniques Berlin played live on a regular basis and their 3 self-released tapes received frequent local airplay in Canada. Despite their moderate success, the band failed to secure a record deal. Eventually both members had developed a strong interest in the burgeoning electro-industrial scene. Dave and Andreas founded !Bang Elektronika and were working with Digital Poodle as live drummers. Both of these projects were soon picked up by record labels. Techniques Berlin played their last show in November of 1991 at the University of Toronto, debuting the last track they had recorded, fittingly called ‘Time Fades to Nothing’. Or so they thought…

The proliferation of Internet radio and streaming music platforms introduced the band to a new generation of fans, enabling Techniques Berlin to stage a remarkable comeback. Within the next years they released the compilation “Suburban Playgrounds and Concrete Beaches” (Fabrika Records), recorded a new album “Breathing” (Nadanna) in 2018 and offered a series of shows in Toronto, Montreal, Mexico City and Leipzig.

“The Language of Machines” compiles a selection of original recordings between 1985 and 1991, including some favourite tunes like ‘Dancing to the Fall of the Berlin Wall’, ‘Metropolis’, ‘Watching You’ and a few unreleased tracks/versions. Limited edition of 500 copies on double vinyl with gatefold sleeve.

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