BLOODY MARY — Second State Of Reality

Bloody Mary – Second State Of Reality Dame Music’s DAME-055 arrives as a 12-inch vinyl EP that revisits two of Bloody Mary’s most celebrated hardware-driven tracks while adding a fresh perspective from techno veteran Chris Liebing. The release, slated for 13 November 2026, sits squarely in the acid techno vein, offering a blend of raw TR-909 percussion, squelchy 303 lines and a darker, more forceful reinterpretation that expands the original’s acid intensity. Within Dame Music’s catalogue, Second State Of Reality follows a series of milestone releases that mark the label’s evolution. Earlier in 2025 the label issued the three-part “15 Years Of Dame-Music” compilation series (DAME-052 to DAME-054), and in 2024 it delivered Machine Code EP (DAME-051) and Bloody Mary’s own Alternate States Of Reality (DAME-050). The new EP therefore continues the label’s tradition of pairing archival material with contemporary re-imaginings, reinforcing its reputation for curating forward-thinking techno. The A-side opens with “Reality One (Chris Liebing Rework)”. Inviting Liebing to reinterpret the original “Reality One (Acid Mix)”, Bloody Mary receives a heavy, driving techno remix that pushes the track’s acid core into a darker, more aggressive terrain. The rework maintains the hypnotic momentum of the source while layering a denser, more relentless rhythm that suits peak-time moments and late-night sets. Side B returns to Bloody Mary’s hardware roots. “Reality One (Acid Mix)” follows the A-side, preserving the track’s signature acid line while delivering a crisp, high-frequency sheen that contrasts with the deeper, more ominous rework. The sequencing creates a subtle shift from the Liebing-styled intensity back to the original’s pulsating groove, offering DJs a versatile transition point. The final cut, “Reality Three (909 Mix)”, closes the EP with a raw, hypnotic cut built around crunchy TR-909 drums and mind-melting 303 sequences. Its relentless rhythm and stripped-back arrangement provide a perfect closing statement, reinforcing the EP’s focus on hardware-driven techno and delivering a track that can sustain momentum on the dancefloor or serve as a powerful outro in a DJ’s set. For Bloody Mary, the EP sits alongside earlier output such as the Acid Avengers 034 12-inch (AAR034, 2025) and the previous Dame Music release Alternate States Of Reality (DAME-050, 2024). The addition of a Chris Liebing rework links the artist’s catalogue to the broader techno lineage represented by Liebing’s own recent output, including his 2026 releases Eye C (CLR144V) and Entangled Circuits (CLR147V) on Create Learn Realize. From a collector’s perspective, Second State Of Reality offers a concise three-track statement that bridges past and present. The inclusion of a high-profile remix alongside two original hardware cuts makes the EP a useful tool for DJs seeking both familiar acid motifs and a darker, club-ready reinterpretation. Its sequencing supports flexible mixing: the rework can launch a set or serve as a high-energy peak, while the B-side tracks provide a smoother, more hypnotic flow for deeper moments. The record is pressed as a 12-inch vinyl, aligning with the format of both the label’s earlier anniversary compilations and Bloody Mary’s own previous releases. Its physical presentation respects the label’s established aesthetic without additional embellishments. Bloody Mary – Second State Of Reality, Dame Music, DAME-055, 12-inch vinyl, three tracks. Tracklist: A1. Bloody Mary – Reality One (Chris Liebing Rework) B1. Bloody Mary – Reality One (Acid Mix) B2. Bloody Mary – Reality Three (909 Mix)