Kenny Larkin – Metaphor

Hello all,i do believe that this is going to be re released by Kennys label Art of Dance and like Azimuth its going to be pressed on 3 records as opposed to 2 on the RS release,cant wait, only couple months to wait.

B4 "Loop 1.5" and C1 "Catatonic (Part 2)" are exclusive to the vinyl edition. C1 is a completely different track than "Catatonic (Second State)".

I've owned Azimuth since it was released, but only recently got a copy of Metaphor. Having listened to a few weeks, I'd struggle to name a better Detroit techno long player. Azimuth feels like a test ground for new ideas, stretching out the Detroit techno template. Metaphor is a much more refined exploration of techno. These are sleek, streamlined tracks that carry a lot of emotional complexity, the structures feel very stream-of-consciousness. Sonically, it's very clean, classic sounding, similar to Carl Craig's Landcruising. There are a lot of highlights to choose from, but the two-track sequence at the end of the album (Butterfly into Amethyst) is the one I keep coming back to. If you're a fan of Detroit techno, and you haven't heard it, you probably should.

i bought this album when it was released after discovering Kenny Larkin from his earlier warp lp and was very impressed as his sound was a little more sophisticated and aimed at the dance floor ,having said that my favourite track is butterflies ,I find this track to be timeless

Timeless masterpiece. One of the most innovative Techno/house album of the 90's. God bless kenny larkin

This album when I heard it first back in the 90s I was blown away. It sounded lush, innovative and distinctive. Full of emotion.

I listen to this album like I do U.F.ORB or Dark Side of the Moon. They are so classic and epic that I listen to them when I am finding a black hole of music... those times when I haven't heard anything new that matters and it gets to the point that I don't really want to listen to anything at all.. then I pop this in the player tonight and I begin to all of the good things about Detroit. Too bad for all those people who miss out on Detroit- you should go to the next Detroit Electronic Music Festival

Seriously, I never heard of this guy before. Randomly listened to this album and it blew my mind how awesome it was. Definitely recommend this!

What an incredible album this is. Beautifully created by one of the most outstanding producer's to herald from the motor city. From the Intro to Amethyst this has to be one of the greatest albums to be produced in the 90's. The stand out track for me is Metaphor. For me this is the best work Kenny has ever done. Starting with the really crisp high hats and the synths gently added layer upon layer. Then the main hook is faded in just teasing you enough to create a sense of anticipation, and by the time the drums kick in, the song just GOES OFF. But to single out one song only would not be giving enough credit to the others. There is not one bad or even average song on this album. Larkin has encapsulated so many different emotions in this album all expertly crafted together, listening to it today it is hard to believe it was made so long ago.

A must have album.

Completely agree with last posters comments. This album is sheer class. Delicate improv like playing mixed with hard as nails 909 beats that never turn into the redundant undynamic looped beats you hear on so many techno records. Favourite moment for me is Soul Man. Some of the strings on this album are so lush youd think theyd just been delivered by an angel. Future Techno Funk.