Carl Craig releases the official soundtrack to Desire: The Carl Craig Story, showcasing rare tracks, deep cuts, and collaborations that trace the Detroit techno pioneer’s enduring legacy.
A Soundtrack That Chronicles the Legacy of a Detroit Visionary
Carl Craig, one of the founding architects of Detroit techno, has just released the official soundtrack to Desire: The Carl Craig Story. The highly anticipated documentary dives deep into the life, career, and artistic evolution of the legendary producer. Out now in digital format via his own Planet E Communications, the 17-track release is more than a compilation—it’s a sonic biography.
A Rare Glimpse Into the Archives
This new collection pulls from Carl Craig’s extensive archive, showcasing both iconic classics and previously unavailable tracks. The release is a treasure trove for longtime fans and new listeners alike. Among the highlights is “The Truth”, released under his Designer Music alias—available digitally for the very first time.
Also included are rare and genre-defining tracks like “No More Words” (1991), reminding listeners why Craig remains such a pivotal figure in the electronic music world.
More Than Music: A Story of Legacy
Anchoring the collection is the emotionally charged “Azure (Carl Craig C2 Remix)” by Slam. This track doesn’t just open the album—it sets the tone. The entire soundtrack is a journey through Craig’s many alter-egos, including 69, Psyche/BFC, Innerzone Orchestra, and Designer Music. These aliases are not just monikers—they represent distinct phases in his evolution as a sound pioneer.
Collaborations also take center stage. Producers like Mirko Loko, Recloose, Moritz von Oswald, and Urban Tribe join the mix, expanding the Planet E universe and revealing Craig’s reach across continents and sub-genres.
From Vinyl to Museum Walls
The physical release is set to drop on July 18, arriving on 2×12” vinyl and CD formats. But this is more than just a music release. It’s a multimedia milestone. The Desire documentary—directed by Jean-Cosme Delaloye and produced by Sovereign Films—follows Craig’s rise from Detroit’s middle-class neighborhoods to global acclaim.
The film also explores Craig’s influence beyond music. His Party/After-Party installation, now part of the Detroit Institute of Arts, was previously featured at MOCA Los Angeles. It’s clear that Craig’s narrative straddles both the club and the gallery space.
A Must-Listen for Techno Historians and Future-Minded Fans
The Desire soundtrack is not just for nostalgia. It’s a visionary blueprint for how techno can age with elegance, still challenging boundaries and weaving cultural depth into every bar of rhythm. Carl Craig’s output is a reminder that while sounds may evolve, soul is timeless.
As the film readies for global release, this soundtrack offers fans a front-row seat to the emotional, sonic, and cultural layers of a techno icon’s journey.
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