Ease The Pressure

Released in 1991, Ease The Pressure is a formative EP by the British electronic duo Salt Tank (Malcolm Stanners and David Gates). While the group would later achieve mainstream recognition for trance anthems like 'ST.6 (Return to Innocence)', this early release showcases their roots in the UK's burgeoning breakbeat and techno scenes. The EP is characterized by its use of heavy, syncopated rhythms and deep, resonant basslines, filtered through a production lens that emphasizes 'liquid' textures - a hallmark that would define their entire career. Unlike their later, more polished progressive trance work, this EP retains a raw, hardware-driven edge. It serves as a vital historical link between the hardcore rave era and the more atmospheric, intelligent techno that began to dominate the mid-90s. Critical reception of their early work often highlights their ability to inject soul and space into rigid electronic structures, a quality that is on full display across these four tracks.