Derek Carr

Derek Carr on Russ Gabriel's Ferox label with four trips through sublime machine soul. If you've listened to previous Derek Carr releases then you know what to expect - the beats flutter with thoughtful programming and the synths cartwheel through expressive patterns that speak to the same sci-fi fantasies that made B12 so iconic in the early 90s. There's also space for a little subtle electro, as on the haunting ''Time Out,'' bringing a touch of versatility to the record without breaking that shimmering vintage techno haze.

• 1 PLX Alpha Base
• 2 Time Out
• 3 Nebulon B
• 4 Spore Drive II