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Cocoon of Fantasies and Illusions EP

Cocoon of Fantasies and Illusions EP
Cocoon of Fantasies and Illusions EPCocoon of Fantasies and Illusions EP

Artists

Otis

Catno

ERROR103

Formats

1x Vinyl 12" EP

Country

Germany

Release date

Apr 2, 2021

With its 3rd release on the ERROR100 Series, System Error showcases Italian producer Otis, who delicately produced 5 club orientated tracks pulling influences from acid to trance, yet preserving a strong sBerlin based label System Error ignite their 2021 with further mind stretching material, this time they call on Otis to take on the role of master of operations. The “Cocoon Of Fantasies & Illusions” EP meanders across five tracks, touching on refined strains of techno, electro and breaks built for the rave.

“Taking Control” is built to take command of a club space, all of the elements working in harmony, to make a well rounded intergalactic trip. Straight Electro flow in “Just A Game” laden with acid squelches, the title of the track rocking back and forth via a mysterious vocal sample, a sense of nostalgia with elements from the past.

Opening the B side is “Inborn Archetype”, a chunky affair, jam packed with action. Huge drums ground the track as emphatic driving synths, and pads take the track to another level, ready to go to war. Riding an elastic sub heavy bass line is “Anima”, playful and curious. “Wreaks Havoc” is built around distinctive 90s breaks energy, with acid tones ricocheting from every surface. The shortest of the tracks but certainly packs a punch.

Media: NM or M-i
Sleeve: NM or M-

$15*

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ERROR103 - DE - 2021

A1

Taking Control

7:42

A2

Just a Game

6:59

B1

Inborn Archetype

6:23

B2

Anima

5:18

B3

Wreaks Havoc

3:49

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