Released in 2005, 'Fast Track' was the product of a collaboration between French House Gods Étienne de Crécy, Julien Delfaud and Alex Gopher. Originally intended as an instrumental (as is the album version on 'Super Discount 2'), vocals were later added upon it's release as a single.
Normally, when vocals are hurriedly slammed onto a dance track, the result is the souring of the original instrumental. In this case however, Camille's raspy, exacerbated tone is the perfect compliment to the driving bassline. The track takes the form of a progressive number, pounding away as more and more instruments are chucked into the mix. Though this might have created a chaotic noise with no clear definition, the choice of sounds and tones work in perfect harmony to inspire an anthem-like quality.
Upon its release, the BBC described Fast Track as 'ultra addictive, the new wave of French techno has an anthem in the making'. However the pre-release hype didn't materialise into sales with the song failing to chart. None-the-less, it is a great track and one that deserves another listen.
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