More Detroit techno goodness from the pioneer Juan Atkins reissued! Model 500’s 1994 double 12″ on R&S gets the repress this time around, complete with a fresh remaster and new cover art. The title track Sonic Sunset comes in three flavors to fit whatever mood strikes you. The drumless Calm Mix is perfect for the introspective zone out, while the Cave Mix and Third Wave Mix ramp up the energy on some serious underground warehouse vibes. Also includes the underwater techno of “Neptune” and the cybernetic energy of “I Wanna Be There,” all of which were recorded and mixed by Moritz Von Oswald of Basic Channel. Comes in gatefold sleeve.

• originally released in 1994
• remastered edition
• new artwork by Mark Warrington

reviewed by Milk Man 02/2015