XOZ011: Strength by Exos

Originally released on the legendary Force Inc. label, Exos’ second album is finally arriving in digital format via Bandcamp. A landmark in early 2000s techno, it includes standouts like “Birds in Bedroom” and “Survivor,” showcasing a producer already pushing the limits of minimalism. Now reissued for a new generation, Strength returns with its full weight—hard-hitting, hypnotic, and deeply textured.

A year after his debut Eleventh, Exos delivered Strength—an album that pushed harder, dug deeper, and expanded his sonic language. It’s one of the rare techno LPs that works both in the club and at home, built for movement but full of subtle shifts and sonic surprises. At a time when most stuck to formula, Strength proved minimal could still be visionary