In three short years, Mobilee hasn’t only built out one hell of a roster; it has nurtured its expanding lineup into something resembling a family. It’s easy to feel proud after putting together a crew like this. But this time it’s our turn to be humble, as we welcome a true techno veteran to the fold: Russ Gabriel. Russ almost certainly needs no introduction: since 1993, he and his Ferox label have helped define the sound of UK techno, merging elements from Detroit and Chicago into a sound that stands confidently on its own. Russ had been quiet for a few years, until last year he announced the return of Ferox. Now he comes to Mobilee with a record that confirms his reputation as one of electronic music’s true, enduring greats. Recognizing that power isn’t all about brute force, both cuts hypnotize and seduce with elegant constructions and slowly shifting modulations. Simplicity and finesse rule the day. “React” opens with softly pumping chords and handclaps cloaked in faraway reverb, setting a muted, dusky mood. It builds almost imperceptibly, with minor-key detailing creeping in from the corners like spiders climbing wispy webs. Nimble sub-bass struts across the low end, more felt than heard. And that, structurally speaking, is all there is: this is a lesson in less-is-more. What makes it special is the way that Russ lovingly teases all the elements out of hiding, filtering and EQing as though catching light in an abalone shell. The track’s delicacy is offset only by a slow crescendo of 909 drums from deep in the mix. But forget about form—it’s the feeling that matters here. Raw and emotive, this is how techno was always supposed to sound. “The Fall Guy” plays with the same ideas—cottony chords, gentle syncopations, gauzy filters reminding you that sensuality is as much about concealing as revealing. This time, though, Russ stretches out and really takes his time, drawing the tune out to 13 minutes long—13 minutes that pass in an eyelid’s flicker. This is what hyp

2000 and One (Intacto): “ realy like the russ gabriel. warm stabby detroit sounding techno, full on!!!”

3 Channels aka Catz N Dogz: “ LOVE REACT!! we will play it !!! nice groove and amazing sound! ”

Alexi Delano (ADNY productions: “ DAMN!! I love what Russ Gabriel brought to the label. This is yet another excellent Mobilee release for my crate. I like both songs.”

DAN CURTIN (Tuningspork/Leena): “Both React and The Fall Guy show that Russ is back with a vengeance. Seems like his long break allowed him to learn some new tricks and take things to a new level from where he left off. Both tracks are super solid. Full Support!”

Dan Ghenacia (Freak n´ Chic): “ i love react will play it all this summer.”

Debug (GER): “Mir ist gar nicht klar, wie Russ Gabriel auf Mobilee passen soll, aber "React" ist einer dieser Tracks, die eigentlich immer passen. Sehr ruhig eingeführt, ist doch die melodische Grundstimmung sofort klar, und die wenigen Sounds entwickeln sich zu sehr flexiblen Sequenzen, die die tragende Breite des Tracks immer weiter wirken lassen, bis man von dem Groove des Tracks, der wie aus einem Guß wirkt, völlig gefangengenommen ist. Abstraktester Detroittrack des Monats, in dem langsam immer mehr hintergründiger Pianoravecharme auftaucht. Und auch die Rückseite rockt auf diese sehr konzentrierte, aber doch in sich glimmende Art, ist in den Melodien noch etwas deeper und überschwenglicher und lässt einen hoffen, dass solche Tracks diesen Herbst den Dancefloor für sich entscheiden. http://www.mobilee-records.de bleed”

Dj Misk (AltroVerso / Italy): “'react' is a cool track, full of fine patterns and atmospheres. 'the fall guy' has accurate solutions imbued with after-hour scents. playlist for sure.”

Franck Roger (Real Tone): “ I am more into the REACT track.. really like the progression and edit! the FALL GUY is great too .. gotta play them!”

Giles Smith DJ MAG (UK): “Really interesting, well produced tracks from Mr Gabriel”

Groove Mag (GER): “Eine federnde Kickdrum, angetippte, sich nach und nach überlagernde Chords und dann diese dunkel verhallenden Claps mit smoothem Zischen im Abschluss. Klassisch Motorcity halt, aber anders hätte man es von Russ Gabriel nicht erwartet. Die B-Seite kommt nicht minder traditionsbewusst daher, nimmt sich allerdings richtig viel Zeit, ihr hypnotisches Potenzial zu entfalten. Sehr strukturiert, wie hier bei beiden Tracks nacheinander die einzelnen Elemente abgefahren werden, um sich nach und nach zu psychoaktiv groovenden Organismen zusammenzufügen. Gefällt mir sehr, diese Tendenz zur Deepness bei Mobilee”

IDJ Mag (UK): “""" TOP TUNE""" Underrated Brit techno geezer Russ Gabriel’s comeback continues apace with this thoroughly excellent outing for Frau Schneider and chums, who seem to be steering Mobilee ever-more towards classic-styled realms of late. Working an uncluttered, slightly menacing synth lead across hissing, carefully restrained drums, ‘React’ is exactly how minimal techno in 2008 should sound, but rarely does. Gabriel’s back, and he’s better than ever.”

john tejada (palette): “ i like both sides. proper soulful music.”

Karotte (CocoonGreat Stuff): “react find ich klasse. wird gespielt.”

Laurent Garnier (F-Com): “superb both tracks full support”

Layo: “both very good, have played react more so far..”

Ralph Lawson (20/20 Vision): “ "my react to react is VERY GOOD! I am an old Russ Gabriel fan from way back and great to see him putting out music on Mobilee."”

Sascha Funke (BPitch9: “ React is very nice! ”

Sebo K (Mobilee): “killer! will play and chart.”

Stefan Goldmann (Macro): “React is awesome! Will play this all summer. Will chart.”

Steve Bug Charts: “Platz 2”

Sven VT: “ Russ Gabriel auf Mobilee - eine sehr angenehme Überraschung. Klassische, chordlastige Tracks mit Gefühl. I like, I play. Vor allem der epische Titeltrack”

Woody (Fumakilla): “good stuff from a oldschool man. both sides are nice, my favourite is da b side.”