by John Bush
Dimension Intrusion alternates minimalist stompers like &F.U.& and &Train-Trac& with more melodic, contemplative material. The latter made Hawtin a perfect match for the other producers in Warp's Artificial Intelligence series (B12, Black Dog, Polygon Window). Despite his direct Detroit inspirations -- exemplified on the requisite automobile track &Nitedrive& -- Hawtin encounters familiar territory on Dimension Intrusion's more downtempo tracks: &A New Day,& the title track, and &Into the Space.&