Sebastian Szary’s "Datei" is an act of musical archaeology. A deconstruction of Moderat’s 2022 "More D4ta", "Datei" isn’t a remix record in the traditional sense. It’s more like a series of sonic diary entries, where the artist pulls apart familiar materials and reassembles them with the curiosity of a tinkerer and the precision of a clockmaker. The result? Ten tracks that feel as much like artifacts as they do art - a glimpse into the creative process as it evolves, stumbles, and transforms.

From the opening track "LAND", it’s clear this is no ordinary rework. Szary’s approach captures not just the essence of "More D4ta" but its ghostly echoes, reshaping its DNA with a mix of glitchy abstraction and tactile warmth. "PREY" stalks the listener with an unnerving sense of tension, while "GLOW" radiates like a distant signal trying to break through static.

The album feels like a set of blueprints that Szary scribbled over, erased, and rewrote in a moment of inspired chaos. Tracks like "EDIT" and "HYPE" are playful yet meticulously crafted, their fragments stitched together with a mischievous grin. Elsewhere, "LOVE" balances an eerie fragility with moments of unexpected beauty - like a melody that remembers what it was but has chosen to become something else entirely.

On the B-side, the experimental streak deepens. "BELL" chimes with a minimalism that borders on hypnotic, while "REDO" feels like it’s been fed through a dozen digital filters, emerging raw but somehow more alive. "COPY" and "RATS" close the album with a sense of finality that’s both haunting and oddly satisfying, as if Szary is signing off with a knowing wink.

What makes "Datei" truly fascinating is its origin story. Szary created this album not as a commercial release but as a labor of love during the long, labor-intensive creation of "More D4ta". It’s a collection born of obsession - hours of breaking, fragmenting, and reassembling sounds in search of the unexpected. These aren’t songs in the traditional sense; they’re sketches, experiments, and happy accidents, all captured on vinyl.

Released on Edition Dur as part of their exclusive, collectible series (limited to just 500 copies), "Datei" feels like a deliberate act of defiance against overproduction. There’s a rawness here that celebrates imperfection, a quality that invites listeners to lean in and discover new details with each play.

Ultimately, "Datei" is more than an album - it’s a celebration of process. Szary offers us not polished gems but the tools he used to cut them, allowing us to marvel at the craft as much as the creation. It’s playful, cerebral, and occasionally strange - like a beautifully cryptic love letter to the art of making music itself.