Trakktor is a Swedish duo set up in 2001 by Pierre Maier and Tobias Jansson. Later on the duo got joined by Jens Lagnekvist aka DJ Conan. Right now Trakktor is again a duo as Tobias Jansson left the band to concentrate on his own project. Trakktor previously released an EP entitled 'Veil Of Thorns', but you probably heard the band on a few great compilations like 'Electronic Body Matrix' and 'Extreme Sünderfall Vol. 11' or remixes for bands like Kant Kino, Cryo, Red Cell, Menticide ao.
'Force Majeure' is a good ...
'Force Majeure' is a good way to know a bit more about this band and the least this album is an excellent EBM composition. It sounds promising and is an excellent teaser for what's coming up. Trakktor deals with a very efficient and well-crafted EBM style. The songs are powerful and driven by harsh vocal parts. 'Final Fusion' and 'Veil Of Thorns' are quite efficient pieces. Those who know their EP 'Veil Of Thorns' might have noticed the carrying lead running through the song. Trakktor is not just composing EBM, but still takes care to elaborate the writing with alluring synth leads. That's what they do a remarkable way on 'The Surge' (released on the great sampler 'Electronic Body Matrix'). Even if the song sounds quieter than the rest and is featuring female backings, it's a damned good track as well. Even if the last songs are less impressive, 'Force Majeure' has fully seduced me for its fresh EBM temperament.
