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Big twelve from US label Slant featuring Glasgow s Edit Select and Alex Smoke. Label owner Let s Go Outside supplies the b-side.Slant s fourth 12 yields two mighty pieces of Techno. One side is Let s Go Outside s epic Valentino , the other is the absolutely wicked The Retainer from Edit Select and Alex Smoke. All the criteria for a classic split are met and well exceeded here.The pairing of Edit Select and Alex Smoke is simply brilliant. The A side s The Retainer is crowd control. Alex s signature vocal cut ups and chugging percussion layered atop Edit Select s hypnotic, repetitive style make for a true techno masterpiece.On the AA side, Let s Go Outside throws down a deep, seductive, tough cut with Valentino . Airy pads float atop pulsing bass and a subtle, driving orchestra of percussion and static. The entire piece slowly ebbs before crashing down, repeating, the pace deliberate and guided by soft words about first loves.