PLASTIKMAN, CHILLY GONZALES — Consumed In Key LP 3x12"

Plastikman & Chilly Gonzales – Consumed In Key LP arrives on Turbo Recordings as catalogue TURBOLP213, a 3×12-inch vinyl set that revisits the seminal 1998 album “Consumed” through a fresh collaborative lens. The release blends the austere minimalism of Plastikman’s original with Chilly Gonzales’s piano counterparts, a partnership orchestrated by executive producer Tiga. The result is a three-decade-spanning reimagining that positions the record at the intersection of dub techno, beats techno and ambient techno. Within Turbo Recordings’ catalogue, Consumed In Key precedes a wave of forthcoming titles such as “ECSTASY SURROUNDS ME (REMIXES)” (catalog 179006, 2026) and “Jamborghini EP” (TURBO256, 2026). It therefore occupies an early 2022 slot that sets a contemplative tone before the label’s later releases, which explore more kinetic and melodic territories. The opening side presents “Contain” (A1), a piece that frames the record’s architectural intent, offering a spacious canvas that invites the listener to settle into the evolving texture. “Consume” (B1) follows, maintaining the measured pulse while deepening the tonal focus, and “Passage In” (B2) extends the journey with a subtle shift that hints at the forthcoming dialogue between the two artists. On side C, “Cor Ten” (C1) and “Ekko” (C2) continue the conversation, each track echoing the minimalist ethos while allowing the piano elements to surface as reflective counterpoints. Side D opens with “Converge” (D1), a point where the two sonic worlds meet, and “Locomotion” (D2) propels the momentum forward, offering a rhythmic drive suited for late-night sets. “In Side” (E1) on the next plate provides a moment of introspection, its ambience acting as a bridge to the final statements. The concluding side culminates with “Consumed” (F1), a recontextualisation of the title track that balances the original’s restraint with the new piano layers, and “Passage Out” (F2), which gently releases the tension built across the record, leaving space for reflection. In the broader scope of Plastikman’s output, this reinterpretation stands as a rare instance where the original compositions are directly paired with an external composer’s piano interpretations, mediated by Hawtin’s mix that respects each contributor’s space. For Chilly Gonzales, the project showcases a rare foray into the techno realm, aligning his compositional voice with the austere structures of minimal techno. Within Turbo Recordings, the release underscores the label’s willingness to support ambitious, cross-genre collaborations that expand the narrative of electronic music. From a DJ’s perspective, Consumed In Key offers a suite of tracks that function both as deep-room fillers and as atmospheric interludes. “Contain” and “Consume” provide a steady groove for building tension, while “Passage In” and “Ekko” can be layered to create evolving textures. The later cuts, especially “Locomotion” and “In Side,” lend themselves to seamless transitions into more kinetic selections, and the closing pair serve as perfect wind-down moments or as a pre-set ambience. The release is presented as a deluxe triple-LP, housed in a white outer sleeve with a black inner sleeve that features a die-cut piano-key motif and a shiny black foil stamp, echoing the original album’s artwork in a stark black-and-white reinterpretation. Plastikman & Chilly Gonzales – Consumed In Key LP, Turbo Recordings, catalogue TURBOLP213, 3×12-inch vinyl, 10 tracks, released 30 March 2022. Tracklist: A1. Plastikman & Chilly Gonzales – Contain B1. Plastikman & Chilly Gonzales – Consume B2. Plastikman & Chilly Gonzales – Passage In C1. Plastikman & Chilly Gonzales – Cor Ten C2. Plastikman & Chilly Gonzales – Ekko D1. Plastikman & Chilly Gonzales – Converge D2. Plastikman & Chilly Gonzales – Locomotion E1. Plastikman & Chilly Gonzales – In Side F1. Plastikman & Chilly Gonzales – Consumed F2. Plastikman & Chilly Gonzales – Passage Out