Neotek - Brain Over Muscle

Originally released in 1995, Neotek’s debut album captures the raw spirit of a Danish electronic act determined to push boundaries. Drawing heavily from the influence of Front Line Assembly, Front 242, and the pulsating rhythms of Belgian New Beat, the record fuses electro-industrial textures, early techno grooves, and dark atmospheric layers into a sound both immediate and immersive.

This unique mix of instrumental soundscapes and vocal-driven tracks showcases Neotek’s versatility and ambition right from the start. From the fast-paced “Mind-Travelling” and the driving force of “Pink Noise” to the harder-edged “Into Silence,” these songs quickly earned a place in the band’s live setlists, becoming classics performed for years to come.

The instrumental highlight “Rhythm Machine” was especially notable for evolving in concert, where added vocal parts transformed it into a powerful centerpiece of their shows.

This newly remastered edition breathes fresh clarity and punch into the original recordings while adding bonus tracks that reveal more of Neotek’s early creative process. Together, they paint a vivid picture of a band already forging their own path in the European electronic scene, laying the groundwork for the darker, more complex album "Sex, Murder & Rock'n'roll" that would follow years later.

A document of its time—and ahead of it—Neotek’s debut still resonates with the same restless energy that first inspired audiences in underground clubs across Europe.